As a high school teacher, I think I understand how you feel. You’ve dedicated great effort in your business and it is successful. I would suggest that you put it down and look around, for a little while. You can let the business coast for a couple of weeks and it will be fine.
Take 2-3 days NOT focusing on any work beyond normal school work, use this time to observe what other students do and what other opportunities exist in your community. Try to picture yourself participating in those activities, and estimate how you might feel, then pick 2-3 that you may like.
Spend the next several days participating in some activities you may like, or with the people you like to hang out with, then imaging doing these things as intensely as you did with your business. You should also locate a couple of people who have dedicated great efforts in what they do and share your experiences with each other.
I have seen many students who have spent all their spare time and energy on basketball (golf, robotics, dance, debate, science bowl, piano, etc.) to the extend that they felt exhausted and wanted a change. After taking a break, most of the times they returned to the activity that exhausted them. I think it has something to do with the positive feedback and satisfaction they receive. Those who did not return to the original activity/EC, based on my observation, were kids who did it because “my mom told me to”.
so, take a break. you’re only 1/4 into your junior year. you have plenty of time to think about what you want to study. many students change major in college, and many people in workforce change their careers, that’s what creative people do.
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