romanticising being alone

this week's episode of live a little is an honest one, filmed the day after nikki had a nosebleed at a bafta event - so she's not quite herself, but that's exactly the point. in this episode, nikki lilly is diving into what it's really like to go quiet for a while, and why romanticising being alone doesn't have to feel shameful or scary. she gets real about the difference between enjoying your own company and being seen alone - and why the fear of looking lonely has held so many of us back from actually living. this episode explores the concept of jomo (joy of missing out) versus fomo and how spending time alone can actually be restorative rather than something to avoid. nikki breaks down the difference between peaceful solitude and anxious isolation, and why props in public (books, notebooks, headphones) can help soothe your nervous system while you practice being comfortable in your own company. if you've ever felt like you're postponing your life until someone else presses play, or if being seen alone feels like a humiliation ritual... this one's for you. don't forget to subscribe and don't miss new episodes every thursday! Follow Live A Little with Nikki Lilly Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@livealittlepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@livealittlepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@livealittlepod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices