If your version of “getting organized this year” usually fizzles by mid-January, this guide is for you. Here is a realistic, step-by-step way to start the new year feeling clear, focused, and actually in control of your business.

You’ve earned a break, and your business will survive it. Here’s how to step away without guilt, set boundaries that protect your time, and come back refreshed with new ideas and energy for the year ahead.