When you 'take a back seat', you are letting others lead or get attention while you stay less visible.

Not Center Stage

It suggests a choice to not be in control or at the forefront of an activity or decision-making.

Voluntary Passivity

The phrase often implies the situation is not permanent and you might take an active role again later.

Use it to talk about directing your time or energy away from one thing in favor of something else.

It conveys a reduction in involvement without quitting the activity entirely.

It's ideal for discussing hobbies or interests that are lessening in importance due to time constraints.