When the pandemic feels isolating, Nichols stays motivated by focusing on other people. She said her motivation comes from "finding beauty in the everyday and staying connected to people however I can," adding, "I've made it a huge part of what I do to respond to emails and DMs. That has kept me so grounded because it's so easy to get in my head because I think I'm not doing enough, and I've said everything I can possibly say. Hearing stories has helped ignite motivation and inspiration. A message from someone who lost a loved one or feels stressed from racial unrest helps me stay grounded. I can't fix everything, but I can talk to this one person and let them know they are seen and they are heard — that keeps me going."
