Finding the Right Balance in a Fast-Paced World: Creating Life Balance in the Digital Age

Abstract

Living in an era of rapid technological advancement and continuous social change presents unprecedented challenges for individuals seeking to create balance between the urgency of modern life and fundamental human needs for meaningful and quality existence. This article presents an analysis of the concept of "finding the right balance" in the context of contemporary Thai society through an integrative framework combining Buddhist philosophy, modern psychology, and sustainable development concepts. The study demonstrates that finding the "right balance" is not about escaping the pace of modern life but learning to live with it mindfully and creatively. Research findings indicate that effective approaches to creating life balance include developing mindfulness, effective time management, building quality relationships, and maintaining mental health through practices aligned with traditional Thai values while adaptable to the globalized context. The integration of ancient wisdom with modern knowledge, between speed and slowness, between connection and solitude, serves as a key to creating meaningful and sustainable life in an accelerated world.