Hello, I’m Michelle from Opting Out, based in Brighton (and sometimes London), UK. Subscribers can enjoy monthly posts around slow living, rest, and opting out of burnout culture, plus my weekly Weekend Mood Board of what’s currently inspiring me. Paid subscribers get access to ALL my work, including the Slow Reading Group, live Co-Resting sessions, yoga nidra audios and pre-recorded full-length restorative and yin yoga classes.
It's my intention to create a community of resters, questioners and misfits. Are you in? ✨
What I’m reading:
Still going with part 4 of Knausgaard’s My Struggle series, still enjoying it!
What I’m enjoying:
Sipping tea and watching the rain fall.
The slow but steady progress in my knitting:
What I’m listening to:
Max Richter’s Sleep album, which was the soundtrack to our Co-resting session yesterday.
What I’m Noticing:
Old patterns kindly showing themselves as more work to be done.
If you are open to it, strangers in libraries asking your advice.
That it’s hard to rest alone.
The pull of those corduroy leopard-print dungarees in my favourite shop!
What I’m Eating:
Ayurvedic kitchari, to support my body through the changing seasons.
Dates stuffed with peanut butter to nourish myself.
What I’m Grateful For:
The ability to balance busyness with slower moments.
Good relationships being the mirror for the work that remains.
A healthy body (I’ve been recovering from a chesty cough this week).
What I’m Looking Forward To:
A witchy weekend with my love.
Long walks by the sea.
What’s Inspiring Me:
People who prioritise rest and the slow ways.
Kara Duval’s unique beautiful and nourishing movement offerings.
I'd love to know what's on your list? Drop a comment below!