Interesting bigger life approach I had not really thought of. I tend to use the detach method more 'in the moment'. If I'm in a situation that is challenging for whatever reason I try to step back and look at it like I'm a 3rd party. I end up noticing all sorts of things that can help resolve the situation.

A concrete example often occurs in sports. The one in the game misses all sorts of really obvious things that those watching clearly see.

I think how one accomplishes this in the moment is personal. If I'm sitting at my desk, I'll physically push my chair back and sit up a bit. In person I'll take a small step back probably unnoticed by whoever I'm talking to. Just small triggers to remind me to detach from moment and try and view it more objectively.