From the way you're talking, it sounds like you're moving in the right direction. Your goal is to have a dynamic arsenal and ability to change on the fly when the situation calls for it. Sounds to me like you just need to improve what you're doing once you decide to switch gears. There is a such thing as cautious LAG. I've begun to employ this. The fact is LAGGING makes your opponents slowplay way more than they should. I won't always continue after building an aggressive image if I feel there's A) a good chance my opponent will not fold if I bet depending on the board and their range, and B) An extra card can bring me closer to a winning hand. Like if I raise 87c, and the flop comes out 6s As Tc, I will check behind if my opponent checks the flop to me. The turn can make me or improve me, and I don't want to be check raised. There's a good chance my opponent may stick around with a pair, flush draw, or straight draw anyway. If they call my bet, I can't pinpoint their hand, since my image is so loose, and it widens the calling range of an opponent after the flop.

You have to get a feel for when it's appropriate to continue like clockwork. It's important to stay unpredictable, and picking your battles works wonders in this department.