Finding SL a Bit Overwhelming - Some Advice Appreciated

I came back to the game recently. I quit the game at the end of WoD so I missed two expansions. I saw only bits of BFA and Legion after the SL prepatch when I came back to the game.

I'm finding all the connected systems in SL a bit overwhelming. It feels like I have to do so many things in so many zones and juggle so many currencies and reputations to achieve one goal. I'm finding myself a bit muddled as to what I should prioritise and if I can set some stuff to the side and leave it until a later date.

For context I have no interest in raiding. At most I'll do some mythic+ at some point. For now I just want to get decent enough gear and unlock cosmetic stuff. I don't feel the need to keep up as much as possible, but at the same time I don't want to end up too far behind.

I'm wondering if anyone feels similarly, and if anyone has any advice to give me on how I should approach all of this. Many are saying SL has a lot in common with some systems in Legion and BFA, but I suppose without having experienced those expansions I didn't get the chance to get to grips with a progression system like SL has.

I don't mind working towards something. My problem isn't how long things take, it's that I feel like I'm being spread a bit thin across all these connected systems. I think I'd feel a bit better about this if I can figure out a way to focus more directly on less things at the same time.

Thanks for reading