Everyone’s talking about: Analogue bags – can this viral trend reduce screen-time and boost mental health? Whenever there’s a spare minute, your first instinct is to reach for your phone and scroll. Experts confirm the benefits of this new take on old ways to pass timeIt's time to ditch your phone for an analogue bag. Photo: GettyEmer Harrington Today at 06:30We’ve all been there; sitting alone in a café, on a train, or in a waiting room with nothing to do. Whenever we have time to ourselves, our first instinct can be to reach for our phones.

Source: Irish Independent January 27, 2026 14:34 UTC