I think you are very wise in reducing the "number of plates" you have spinning at any one time to allow yourself to mentally breath.

I find it is important to give myself permission to occasionally stray from the restrictions of "self development". That way, I feel more in control and my straying is then likely to be confined only to the one area affected.

I like to think about having a life I can enjoy, day to day.....sometimes called "enjoying the journey" and then work to improve it gently from the outside, in.

Each plate should be allowed to "wobble" without serious recriminations.

Enjoy the journey Michelle :)

Bytheway, I by no means have cracked this and have to work on it daily, myself.