Disclaimer, probably more costly than other ideas.

1) for daily stress release buy a HyperVolt massage gun made by HyperVice. I sit in a chair almost all day and my back and hip flexors get really tight. Most self massagers suck but this one is incredible since it’s more of a deep tissue jack hammer. It’s cordless, very powerful, and holds a 3 hour charge. It’s $350 and totally worth it. https://hyperice.com/hypervolt I use it every night before getting in bed. If you have a wife willing to use it on you, even better.

2) most guys work very hard but don’t splurge on themselves when it comes to clothes or a nice haircut. I’d grab a buddy or just go solo, but start by getting a professional haircut from a real barbershop - the kind where they use a straight razor on your neck line and cut you clean. A real gentlemen’s cut. Then go get custom fitted for a nice suit. Some place like Beckett & Robb, or Bespoke. Get a solid custom fit suit that is worthy of the hard working man you are. There’s some psychological benefits to this, aside from looking great.

3) fishing is always on my list. I hit the Provo River sometimes after work for an hour before heading home. Seeing the sunlight reflect off the canyon walls is therapeutic and of course the fishing is always great.

4) Top Golf in Salt Lake county is a nice getaway, especially during the winter months when it’s not crowded and gives you a nice reason to be outside but stay warm.

5) splurge on some nice lower bowl Jazz tickets if you’re in Utah. Going to the game is always fun but splurge a bit and get some tickets you’d normally not buy.

6) I’ll get mocked for this but I enjoy a hot bath or shower. I buy bath bombs for men with muscle relaxers and soak in a bath with the lights off and some music.

7) I’m a big proponent of DoorDash. I put the kids down and order a huge order of Wings and sneak down to the basement to watch a guy movie uninterrupted.

Of course I pick and choose when i do these things so that I’m being considerate to my wife’s needs. But she sees my hard work and likes for me to take care of myself.