Finding balance in life is up to each one of us. We are the sculptors of our experiences and we can change them with presence of mind and some well placed intention. Figuring out how to balance work, life and health can be challenging. How do we learn to craft our lives into a manageable and competent whole when we can't even get to work on time? Here are some suggestions for creating lasting change. We all have plenty of responsibilities to attend to,  but we will not learn how to balance work, life and health until we begin accepting our ultimate responsibility; for ourselves and for everything that is happening in our lives. More importantly, we must accept full responsibility for changing it. No more victim mentality. No more blame. Just a keen awareness that we create every situation that we experience so that we can learn from it. While we take ultimate responsibility for ourselves, our inner wealth shines when we let go of the need to have everything work out a certain way. Staying open in the moment and present to the opportunities at hand will result in a more well rounded experience. Letting things occur naturally is how to balance work, life and health in such a way that our needs are being met as they arise. In order to be truly balanced, our body needs to be strong, alert, well functioning and able to serve us. Our sedentary lifestyles must be traded for a hobby or an interest that we enjoy. It could be rock climbing or dancing, sword fighting or pole vaulting. Keeping our bodies active not only helps us live longer, it helps us get things done that other people wouldn't have the energy to undertake, such as starting our own yoga class or creating our own exercise routine. This is how to balance work, life and health, by tying our exercise into our passions, combining the two, and making it fun. Feeling like part of a group is another experience that helps us learn how to balance life, work and health into one harmonious whole. Our community involvement can be large or small, but the more emphasis that we put on active participation and open communication with other people, the more we are able to see the lessons that we are meant to work on, and continue on our path to wholeness. Indeed the more people that we know and associate with, the more opportunities for growth we will be presented with. Tying all of this growth together and acknowledging ourselves at every turn for our dedication and our effort, we can enjoy the fruits of our labor. The attitude with which we approach our lives is a direct contributor to the adventures that we get out of them. We may as well make an effort to do it right. Living a great life after 40 is possible. Read Power, Passion and Vitality Forever to find effective ways to live in healthy balance throughout the rest of your life.