The fact that you aren't actively brainwashed by any Abrahamic cult and you're studying this place puts you in a pretty good position already.
Satan doesn't demand or want "worship". We acknowledge His greatness, but His greatness would exist even without us acknowledging it.
A being whose power goes away if one doesn't believe in it is what we would call a Thoughtform.
Your question sounds a bit like someone going into the gym for the first day and saying "I'm just gonna go slow, I don't wanna get too buff". Ain't nothing wrong with going slow, but believe me, you won't get buff by accident and you won't become a God by accident.
What I assume you mean by this question is "Can I take this thing slow? Like, really slow? Like, I don't really want to make progress kind of slow?". And the answer is yes. It's not the best choice, but if that's what would satisfy you at the moment, sure.
Study the JoS, do the meditations and God Rituals (the God Rituals are safe and beneficial even for those who are not dedicated, as long as your intentions are genuine and not hurtful). The meditations, as much as atheists and the ignorant would say, can be dangerous if done stupidly. But generally speaking, if you follow the instructions, stick to the "Beginner" section, and practice common sense, you can do these and see the real effects and benefits even without being Dedicated.
Once/if these experiences give you the necessary confidence and information to make a well informed decision to do the Dedication Ritual, if your goal right now isn't advancement, just take things slow and enjoy the new perspective and freedom that knowing you are Dedicated to the right cause gives you.
Honestly, it's very likely that once you get a good grip of our meditation practices, you'll want to get into a routine and see what they can get you, since it's pretty rare for someone to *not* want their life to be better.
And even if you were to perfectly align yourself to this path and advance at the perfect most efficient pace for you, it will still take an insane amount of time before you even touch something close to the idea of becoming a God.
The minor stuff you mentioned is found on the path to Godhood.
This is likely your Earth nature dissociating from goals that are too far away from you (I have far stronger of an air nature, which sometimes makes me fantasize about realistically unreachable goals).
This path is natural, it is intuitive, and it is peaceful. Don't ever be scared. I was in your position just a few months ago.
Best of luck.