By Amanda Hughes

Copyright scotsman

With research showing over half of entrepreneurs say running a business has harmed their mental health, the free initiative gives owners a simple planner to protect their energy, reduce stress, and take proper time off while keeping their business on track. Running your own business can be rewarding, but it’s also demanding. Studies show that 56% of small business owners report their mental health has suffered because of work pressures, while more than half admit they regularly work weekends and struggle to switch off. For many entrepreneurs, the idea of taking a full day off feels impossible. Amanda Hughes, an Amazon #1 bestselling author and mentor to hundreds of small business owners, says this has become one of the biggest issues she hears from her community. “ The number one thing I hear from small business owners is: ‘I’d love to take a day off, but I never feel on top of things enough.’ That has to change.” To provide a practical solution, Amanda has created The Big Day Off Planner, a free downloadable resource designed to help business owners confidently protect time for rest. The planner includes: “Taking time off isn’t a weakness, it’s one of the smartest growth strategies you can use.” Amanda says The campaign also invites entrepreneurs to share their experiences on social media with the hashtag #TheBigDayOff, creating a ripple effect of permission and support across the small business community. The Big Day Off Planner is available free via Amanda’s website: amandahughes.uk/dayoff. About Amanda Hughes Amanda Hughes is a UK-based business mentor, Amazon #1 bestselling author, and host of the Apple Top 30 Small Business Growth Addicts podcast. She helps small business owners get seen and get sales on social media without the overwhelm. Through her mentor community, Get Seen Get Sales, Amanda supports entrepreneurs worldwide with practical strategies to grow sustainable businesses that work for their lives — not the other way around.