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The negativity is because you are focusing on the negative elements rather than the positive of the learning. Instead, frame it in a way that is similar to the following (I am not saying the wording/phrasing is correct here, it is just an example of how to frame something positively).

The vacation scheme gave me an opportunity to build on my previous time management skills developed through my commitments to X, Y and Z. In particular, I learnt how it is important to be more flexible and adaptable to changing work pressures, which often happened at short notice during the scheme (can always add a brief reference to an example of how that happened here). I also learnt about the importance of getting the balance right between doing work to high standards whilst not becoming overwhelmed with too many conflicting responsibilities. I have learnt the importance of communication with colleagues at these times, and how that can help me to either reprioritise work or get additional support.

If you can then evidence how you have applied the learning in the vacation scheme with this firm, that will be even more convincing.