Self-distancing

Stepping away from a psychologically immersed perspective. This act of ‘moving away’ can help individuals reason more objectively about their situation, place a healthy distance between them and their emotions, and ultimately promote more helpful behaviours.

Reference:

Kross, E., & Ayduk, O. (2017). Self-distancing: Theory, research, and current directions. In Advances in experimental social psychology (Vol. 55, pp. 81-136). Academic Press.