""My biggest fear is that I'll lie on my deathbed and regret how much time I spent on my phone," TikTok creator Sierra Campbell said in a video posted in May. Her answer? An analog bag. Campbell carries with her a bag of analog activities at all times, including crossword puzzles, watercolor paints, knitting needles, anything that can be reached for in those in-between moments to keep from scrolling."
"Inspired by Campbell, the analog bag trend has, somewhat ironically, caught on online. The hashtag #AnalogLife is up 330% this year, according to TikTok data shared with Axios. The idea isn't "less technology," explained Campbell. "It's more analog fun." Other screen-free alternatives include coloring books, journals, embroidery or word searches. By keeping a bag of activities in arm's reach, it's easy to resist the urge to mindlessly reach for our phones for a quick distraction or dopamine hit."
Many people reflexively reach for phones during short idle moments, averaging 144 checks per day. Some individuals respond by carrying an "analog bag" stocked with crossword puzzles, watercolor paints, knitting needles, journals, or other screen-free activities to occupy in-between moments. The #AnalogLife hashtag has surged, and surveys show widespread participation in crafts and a trend labeled analog wellness. Research links hobbies to improved health, mood, and sleep, and studies indicate digital detoxes can enhance focus and mood. Analog alternatives aim to reduce mindless scrolling while preserving selective technology use rather than eliminating devices entirely.
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