the/this leap/step/transition

[I'm a Chubby Baby]

Hello, teachers. Is it correct to use the bold to refer to the underlined? Also, which one of the bold parts should I use? Thanks.

Many people become self-employed in an effort to keep their work and personal life in balance. Nevertheless, the/this? leap/step/transition? can bring a lot of stress.

(I wrote the sentence)

 

[Tarheel]

Try:

Nevertheless, the transition can bring a lot of stress.

(Don't thank me ahead of time.)

 

[Rover_KE]

All the alternatives are acceptable to me.