A balanced life is one in which all areas of your life are being controlled by you during both good and bad times; it's not about all things going well all the time. A balanced life is a life in which you have balanced not only your finances, but also your spiritual life, your emotional life, and your educational life. It is the direct result of making educated choices and staying focused. Having a balanced life is a daily task-it never stops Of course, how you manage and deal with your finances is important; however, that's not all there is to life. You may be financially strong-you may have more than enough money in the bank-but the rest of your life could still be a mess The spiritual component of your life focuses on whomever or whatever you believe in that is larger than yourself; this part of your life ponders questions such as, "Why are we here? What is the purpose of life?" Your emotional life engages with your perception of yourself and your relationships, while educational life is a combination of your knowledge and how you carry out your daily life. Using a vital visualization provided by author Anis Blemur-A Balanced LifeWatch (or the AB Watch)-you can determine whether you are living a balanced life, where improvements are needed, and how you can achieve happiness through a balanced life."