One further tool perhaps to consider adding to your toolbox. (in regard to your story about getting back into the market a little soon). I learnt it from a very conservative and respected TA educator, and practitioner.(Been around for a long time). He used to compile training for the TA Association..
This is a little dated,, but I believe its still relevant.
After a major correction or crash, monitor the Coppock indicator on a monthly, on your major indices. I'm not sure whether it works on the top side,, I generally only look at it from the recovery side.. Prior to re-entry.
It's very conservative ,, but check it out..
Some folks think you lose the start of a trend,, but if its coming off a crash scenario ,, there's no real rush as you can see..
It's not a well known (or well used) indicator,, but I took his advice,, and found it pretty handy. I always have it on my indices.. (I've kept it in my 'tool bag' for decades
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