I meant to reply sooner, but I wanted to try the new route a few times before saying whether it actually helped. After three mornings, I can tell it really does make the walk feel easier because the inclines are shorter and there is more shade the whole way.
I still leave at the same time, though, because the intersection near the library gets busy if I am even five minutes later. The funny part is that I noticed more gardens on this path, so now the trip feels less rushed and a bit more pleasant.
If you want, I can send the turns in a simple list instead of describing landmarks. That would probably be clearer. I also found a small bench near the halfway point, which is useful if I am carrying too much or just need a short pause. Let me know if you want me to walk it with you once this week.

I checked the instructions again this afternoon and realized the tricky part was only the timing, not the steps themselves. Once I slowed down and went in order, everything started to make sense, and I wondered why it had felt so confusing earlier.
The main thing that helped was writing a short list on paper instead of trying to remember it all at once. I also moved my phone farther away for a bit so I would stop interrupting myself every few minutes.
By the end, it actually felt relaxing, which I did not expect. There is still one piece I want to do over because I rushed through it, but the result is good enough for now and definitely clearer than yesterday. If you are still deciding whether to spend time on it, I would say yes, but only if you can do it without distractions. That made the biggest difference for me today.