How many of us are spending our lives feeling stuck, overworked, under-appreciated, or unfulfilled? Or maybe you have a great job but still feel like there is something missing? 

As January wanes and the rest of the year looms forward, it’s time to shrug off ‘resolutions’ and get down to business in making 2016 your best year yet. I no longer attempt to hold myself up to arbitrary standards of perfection and success, but I do invest my time and energy in the right places and I’m consistent with it.

When you run a business it can be so easy to get caught up in a one-track state of mind. All of your energy, down time and resources can feel like they only revolve around your business – especially in the beginning when you are trying to establish yourself.

Accountawhat? Yes it sounds like a made-up ridiculous term, but it is quite the buzz-word in the entrepreneur world. And that’s because every entrepreneur needs one – especially if you are riding solo – such as a freelancer, blogger, writer or other solo creative. 

As a young entrepreneur, every new client, request and invitation can feel like a golden ticket. It can be all to easy to jump at every opportunity that comes your way with open hands. But at what point are you losing focus on the things you really want to achieve?