Stop and smell the roses

Another phrase like stop and smell the roses is "take a breather." While one is more about slowing down to enjoy the finer things in life, the other is another phrase to use when you want to take a break. While you go hiking, your friends might ask, "Are you okay? Can you continue" And if you are too tired or want to take a break you can say, "Hold on a sec, let me take a breather"