I prefer a balanced life than being ambitious: Katie Holmes

London: Actress Katie Holmes reveals she does not let her life revolve around work.

The 36-year-old mother of one said happy work is not the number one thing her life, reported Contactmusic.

"I think ambition is a wonderful thing, but I see a lot of people who might be a little more ambitious (than me); I just do what I do and go home. I have a balanced life. I like having different experiences, and I like being inspired," she said.

Holmes, who was married to superstar Tom Cruise, is preparing to make her directorial debut with the drama 'All We Had,' in which she will also star. "There aren't as many movies being made, period, so the challenge is to create projects for yourself," she said about her new project.