That is EXACTLY my approach with all of it HP - I'm taking what works/resonates for me & mashing it all up together into a new lifestyle instead of trying to stick to one specific regimen. That always makes me feel restricted & like I was either "on" or "off" - I want something to feel natural & eventually grow to be habit, not work.
That's another reason I gave myself a year - I wanted to go through every holiday, season change, etc for every possible excuse. And it was nice to work with a long, relaxed time frame.