It's as simple as taking a deep breath.
It's as simple as literally saying "no".
It's as simple as focusing on the story of the experience, regardless if it's good or bad in the moment.
It's as simple as recognizing existing is exhausting, so take breaks often.
It's as simple as knowing it doesn't stop at an age number.
It's as simple as knowing if you're a night person or a morning person.
It's as simple as not clocking out.
It's as simple as nothing, in the short-term.
It's as simple as not putting other people's highlights on too high of a pedestal.
It's as simple as forcing yourself to be bored and something new will eventually happen.
It's as simple as realizing you will only be rewarded if you don't follow the rules.
It's as simple as preparing for the worst but not expecting it.
It's as simple as doing an internship in college, but also practicing your passion repeatedly.
It's as simple as focusing on what you can do in the moment.
It's as simple as having a conversation about what you both want to actual do, and are capable of doing.
It's as simple as slowing down, taking a deep breath and being patient.
It's as simple as just pushing through it all to grow.
It's as simple as having more patience than you can ever imagine.
It's as simple as sadly doing the bare minimum.
It's as simple as actually touching grass often.