Hi friends, I’m Michelle from Opting Out, based in Brighton, UK. Here I share regular posts on slow living, rest, and opting out of burnout culture, plus my weekly Weekend Mood Board of what’s currently inspiring me. Paid subscribers also get access to the Slow Reading Group (we’re currently reading “Rest is Resistance”), live Co-Resting sessions, yoga nidra audios and pre-recorded full-length restorative and yin yoga classes.
It’s my dream to create a community of misfits, questioners and resters. Are you in? ✨
What I’m reading:
Ahead of our Wintering Well journey that starts in November, I’m re-reading Wintering by Katherine May.
What I’m enjoying:
Train journeys with good music and my knitting
What I’m Noticing:
Less reactivity.
The ebbs and flows of friendships.
The hidden scents of lichen and arctic plants in the new Tate Modern gallery turbine hall exhibit
https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2025/oct/17/maret-anne-sara-reindeer-turbine-hall-tate-modern
What I’m listening to:
The Brian Jonestown Massacre … on vinyl! (IYKYK)
https://spotify.link/SUbrx1frwXb
What I’m Eating:
Red lentil, sweet potato and harissa soup.
What I’m Grateful For:
Less reactivity.
Good books
Big mugs of warm tea
What I’m Looking Forward To:
A weekend of birthday celebrations, dinners out with friends and a folk gig
A new Knausgaard book out in November!
What’s Inspiring Me:
Do Ho Suh’s beautiful exhibition on the nature of home, at Tate Modern (which I’ve seen twice in the last week)
The new installation in the turbine hall:
A 102yr old yoga teacher in France
I love hearing what’s on your list. Share below what you’re reading, listening to, or feeling inspired by right now.