Yes those are some good tips. It is difficult sometimes when I just want to listen to tunes and chill. But being able to switch off is as important as critical listening. Critical listening is fatiguing. I can only concentrate for so long (few seconds at a time) hehehe, but trying to find a happy medium is the key to enjoying this hobby I think. I feel if you have to stay switched on to such an extent for long periods then the enjoyment would quickly go.
With regards to jazz, I had never listened to this genre much before getting more into headphones and audio gear. But now I get some playlists off Spotify and chillax. Classical too. In fact I can listen to most genres apart from bass heavy stuff. I just can’t get on with it. But each to their own.
-Paul-