Maintaining that original sense of flippancy has probably helped me not to take it too seriously. It’s not something I’d say to anyone who isn’t close to me and I don’t project that identity onto social media. I say it to friends with a flick of my hair and a pout, a silly reminder to me – and to them – that I need to get back to my laptop.

It’s worth noting that none of my friends were outraged that I couldn’t make their Christmas drinks and they’ve told me they are proud of my career moves — the worry is always internal. But identifying my goals has brought less shame and also less burnout. We all know that burning the candle at both ends isn’t sustainable, and yet we do it over and over again.

I keep seeing a meme go around at the moment that says something along the lines of ‘adulthood is telling yourself that things get less chaotic after this week forever and ever’. My working era has put a stop to that chaos – but only for a bit, until the next phase of my life. I can’t wait to see what that will be.

“I’m in my ‘work era’ – realising that has helped me prioritise without guilt”