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How do I maintain my passion without being overwhelmed from school?
I really like drawing and I find it harder and harder by the day to draw in college. It feel like I’m over whelmed and tired often I can’t find the time to draw.
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Wong’s Answer
Hi Aylana. Maintaining your passion for drawing while dealing with college can be difficult, but it's still very possible. The most important thing to remember is that your passion isn't gone just because you feel tired or busy. One helpful approach is to change what "drawing time" means for you. It doesn't have to be a long session. Even a few minutes of doodling can keep your creativity alive. You can draw during short breaks, in the margins of your notes, or while you're listening to music. Keeping a small sketchbook with you can make this easier. This way, you're still practicing your passion without feeling like you need a lot of energy or time.
It can also help to create a small routine. Instead of waiting for a big block of free time, you can give yourself five or ten minutes a day. You could draw before bed, after eating, or once a week on a day that feels calmer. Treat this time as a way to relax, not another task you must finish. When drawing becomes a break, it feels more enjoyable.
You can also try combining your college work with drawing. For example, you can make visual notes, sketch diagrams, or draw ideas for projects. This helps you study while still doing something creative. It keeps your hand moving without adding extra work to your day.
It can also help to create a small routine. Instead of waiting for a big block of free time, you can give yourself five or ten minutes a day. You could draw before bed, after eating, or once a week on a day that feels calmer. Treat this time as a way to relax, not another task you must finish. When drawing becomes a break, it feels more enjoyable.
You can also try combining your college work with drawing. For example, you can make visual notes, sketch diagrams, or draw ideas for projects. This helps you study while still doing something creative. It keeps your hand moving without adding extra work to your day.
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Rebecca’s Answer
Thank you for your question. This is a question on your time management. Firstly, you need to find a time management tool to help, e.g. MS Outlook, Google Calendar, Phone Calendar, etc.
Below are my suggestions :
1. Put down your time you need to attend classes
2 Assign some time everyday on your assignments, projects, etc. Review the material covered in the class everyday
3. Allocate some time everyday or alternative days on your drawings
4. Make sure you have enough time to sleep and do some exercise
5. On weekends, you can assign more time on drawing. Also, have some time with your friends & family gathering
6. You may need adjust your schedule to allocate more time on revision before assessment
Hope this helps! Good Luck!
May Almighty God bless you!
Below are my suggestions :
1. Put down your time you need to attend classes
2 Assign some time everyday on your assignments, projects, etc. Review the material covered in the class everyday
3. Allocate some time everyday or alternative days on your drawings
4. Make sure you have enough time to sleep and do some exercise
5. On weekends, you can assign more time on drawing. Also, have some time with your friends & family gathering
6. You may need adjust your schedule to allocate more time on revision before assessment
Hope this helps! Good Luck!
May Almighty God bless you!
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Yoav’s Answer
It sounds like you are carrying a heavy load right now, and it is completely understandable that you feel overwhelmed and tired when balancing something as demanding as college with something you truly care about like drawing. Please know that what you are experiencing is incredibly common; it takes real effort to protect your personal passions when academic pressures are high, and the fact that you are even asking this question shows how much your drawing means to you. A good first step is to redefine what 'maintaining your passion' looks like right now; instead of aiming for large, time-consuming pieces, try scheduling very small, non-negotiable drawing sessions, perhaps just fifteen or twenty minutes a few times a week, focusing on quick sketches or studies rather than finished projects, because consistency, even in small doses, is what keeps the creative muscle alive and prevents burnout. Remember that this busy phase of your life is temporary, and finding a sustainable rhythm is more important than producing a large volume of work right now, so be kind to yourself as you navigate this balance, and trust that these small efforts will keep your passion strong until you have more time to dedicate to it. You have the ability to manage your passion and your studies, and I wish you the very best of luck finding that perfect rhythm.