Are you also one of those people who look at their phone... without even realizing it? A quick glance for the time, a quick scroll, a notification... and poof, 30 minutes gone. Well, I lived 3 hours without a screen, without frustration, without even thinking about it. The miracle is called Pixiella. And here's how it happened.
A moment "just to test"... that lasted for hours
I didn't think I'd spend the afternoon on it. Really. I opened the Pixiella box out of curiosity. I needed a break after a rather busy morning, and this little colorful format had been catching my eye for a few days.
I settled down, prepared my plates, grabbed my tweezers, and started placing the first pixels... and then, I completely disconnected.
Something magical happened: time stopped
Very quickly, my brain switched to "creative" mode. No more noise, no more notifications, no more "I should do this or that". Just me, the colors, the little pieces fitting together, and this strange but so pleasant satisfaction when a line finishes perfectly.
I rediscovered a sensation that is rarely felt in adulthood: the simple pleasure of doing something for oneself, without pressure.
And my phone in all this?
Lost. Literally. I didn't even think to check it. No "just a quick message", no TikTok, no photos. The world could turn without me for a few hours, I was busy recreating an absolutely adorable pixelated universe.
And when I looked up, three hours had passed. I wasn't stressed. Not tired. Just... at peace.
Pixiella is much more than a little pastime
Behind its playful appearance and cute colors, Pixiella is a real breath of fresh air. A moment for oneself, away from the frantic pace and screens. An accessible activity, without noise, without mess, that can be done alone or with family. And above all: a parenthesis where we return to the essentials.
So, ready to try?
If you want to slow down, reconnect with yourself (without an app or password), try Pixiella. But beware... you might not see the time pass.
