Being your own boss comes with freedom — and mental noise. From endless to-do lists to work that follows you home, entrepreneurs often struggle to fully recharge. In this article, we explore practical, intentional recovery habits that help small business owners reclaim their sanity, stay present, and enjoy life beyond the work zone.

Dry January is a socially acceptable way to try out sobriety because you’re not an alcoholic, you’re just doing a detox. No one will give you flak. Outside of Dry January, however, it gets trickier. Here is our starter tool kit for Dry January or getting curious about a life of sobriety.