How did you cope in school?

The title speaks for itself to be fair. Specifically in A levels, I feel like I'm being torn left, right and centre with "study routines" I have to make and always fail to follow, I never have the energy after school to study AND balance my hobbies- one of them has to go.

I just struggle with the balance. How did you, balance a good grind for schoolwork and having a life, including recharging your energy? Some people seem to have the cheat code I feel like I was wired not to have.