to distance yourself from a stressful situation to regain perspective
distanciarse de una situación estresante para recuperar perspectiva (distanciarse de una situacion estresante para recuperar perspectiva)
"Sometimes it's best to step back from tension and reassess things calmly."
"A veces es mejor alejarse de la tensión y reevaluar las cosas con calma." (A veces es mejor alejarse de la tension y reevaluar las cosas con calma.)
to stop communicating or sharing emotions with others
to respond angrily or defensively to criticism
to consider an idea casually without serious intention
to gradually stop doing something that no longer fits
to stay informed or updated about new developments
to withdraw from an agreement or contract