wow - you're making me really think hard about this! :) I would say for me, focus what helps me achieve balance. My focus comes from taking time to clear my mind and let go (usually with music or exercise) then focusing on what is actually important to me or what I am trying to achieve.

The balance is about trying to stay centred and balance ALL the different things in life that are important to me (eg. family commitments, my own wellbeing, work and chasing dreams).

Without the focus it is easy to get obsessed with one component and lose the balance with everything else.