How do you feel about needs management?

I use mccommand to slow their needs to snail pace. I try to balance it out because I do like taking care of needs but not when it becomes the sole purpose to get through the day. My main focus is the story. And with time slowed down I allow my sims to do everything they want to do in a day.
Needs quickly going down and speeding time makes me feel pressured rather than just enjoying things.