I've made games before but never attempted a jam- this seems fun so I'll probably be giving it a try :)
Yes! Taking it easy and taking advantage of the timeline can really help you. Definitely start small, too. One of our organizers, Marlowe, put together this guide for how you might want to spend your time for a jam if you want a recommendation: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1puBQUqB_OaAEbL2Yvz-qkbVREd13CSK9STA9YZ91WzA/...