Nicole Logan, LPC

05/01/2025

We have a limited number of years, weeks, days, hours on this planet, living this life. Why let someone take your peace?

If you notice a specific person, job, or situation that repeatedly stresses you out, then it is stealing your peace. Of course part of the lack of peace has to do with you, it is your responsibility to figure out why this situation is stressing you out and what you can do about it. But sometimes you do all you can and there is no change. That’s when you need to decide what will protect your peace.

Let’s say you have a friend who consistently dumps all of her problems on you and it causes you a lot of stress. You feel sad and drained after talking to her. You try to explain this to her and come to a resolution, but she doesn’t really hear you. How can you protect your peace? You have to decide what you are WILLING AND ABLE to accept. Maybe that means only meeting up once a month and limiting phone conversations to 30 minutes. Or maybe you decide you can’t interact at all. That can be a tough decision for many of us to make. But if you don’t set boundaries with this person you will become resentful, angry, or worried all the time.

It is your right to feel good. It is your right to protect your peace.🕊️💕

04/27/2025

I forgot the term for when you get anxious on Sundays because you have to go to work on Monday, so I googled it. Can you believe that we have THREE phrases for this? I think that makes the point for my post.

If you are getting nervous or anxious because you have to work tomorrow, you aren’t living your best life. You aren’t living your purpose. You aren’t happy. I know that you know this, but guess what? YOU DON’T HAVE TO LIVE THIS WAY!

Unfortunately, we tend to live in the “known” even if it makes us unhappy. It’s uncomfortable to leave your comfort zone, but that’s where the excitement lives. That’s where growth lives. You are one decision away from a better life. You don’t have to do anything drastic, but starting to think about possibilities is a good first step. You could look into that business you’ve always wanted to start, go back to school, join your cousin making t-shirts in his garage, or work for that cool new company that just opened up. You might find that the possibilities are endless!

I’ve been in this situation a few times and I ALWAYS find a job that feels better. I know it can feel scary, but maybe those butterflies in your stomach represent excitement not fear.

What do you WANT to do? Spend time considering what you want and watch for opportunities. ❤️

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04/24/2025

When you embrace who you truly are, life becomes easier. Have you ever noticed that when you try to force things that don’t feel right, things don’t turn out like you expected? Or it just seems hard to make everything work?

Being authentic means having the job you love, not the one your parents thought you should have. It means saying what you think, not what others want you to say. It means not caring what others will think about your actions. It means living the life you’ve always wanted to live instead of taking the “safe” path.

I’ve noticed that when I do the things I love, opportunities present themselves, money comes my way, everything just seems to fall into place. Life doesn’t have to be so hard. Dip your toe into the authenticity pool and see what exciting things come your way!🌟

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04/17/2025

This idea that it’s too late to start over, go to college, find the love of your life, or travel
the world is ridiculous. Why is it that we all seem to have this belief that when you
graduate high school you have the world in the palm of your hand, you can do whatever
you want, and the possibilities are endless? Why can’t that happen now, today, at
whatever age or stage you are in?

The truth is that it can happen now! You can do whatever you want. You do have the
world in the palm of your hand. The possibilities are endless. All it takes is for you to decide that you can have what you want. I’m too old, too busy, too broke are all
excuses. If there is something you really want, spend time thinking about it. Then pay attention to ideas or opportunities that come up. It may not happen the way you plan in your head, so be open to different paths.

Life can be an amazing adventure and it’s never too late to make yours
unforgettable.❤

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04/14/2025

What is our purpose? I’m sure we all have ideas and beliefs about this, but what if we are just here to have fun?

I once heard someone say, what if we came here to have an adventure or go on a vacation? Wow…if that were the case, I wasn’t making the most of my time. I have always struggled to find balance between work and play. It dawned on me that I would hate to be looking back on my life at the end and see that I spent most of my time working.

When you look back on your life do you wish you had more fun? It’s not too late! Infuse some fun into your life today!🤪

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04/13/2025

Many women have been taught to always think of others, to put the needs of everyone else ahead of their own. We are taught to be quiet, to not express our wants or needs. We are taught to be caregivers, to be supportive even if we are getting nothing in return. What does that get us? Physical illness, mental illness, burn out, resentment, and/or a deep dissatisfaction with life.

It’s okay to put yourself first!! I know we’ve been taught that it’s selfish, but it is actually the opposite. We can’t be good mothers, daughters, sisters, friends, employees, employers, and partners if we don’t fill ourselves up first.

Start asking yourself in every situation, “Do I want to do this? Is this good for me? What will the consequences be for me if I take part in this?” You will start to recognize what is draining you and what is lifting you up. Choose the things that will make you feel good! It’s okay! Start choosing you. 😊❤️

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06/26/2024

Now offering IADC therapy for grief:

This incredible treatment uses a modified EMDR protocol to significantly reduce the sadness, guilt, and anger related to the loss of a loved one.

Therapy consists of two 90 minute sessions on two consecutive days. Clients must have experienced the loss at least 12 months ago. A 25 minute consultation is required to see if client is appropriate for treatment.

Online only, private pay. If you know of anyone who could benefit who lives in SC or CA, feel free to message me!💕

Nicole

05/02/2024

04/12/2024

I grew up in a small town in Indiana. It was the perfect place to grow up, everyone knows everyone and people are kind. I had the kind of childhood where you could play with your friends and ride your bike until dark without worry. The problem with everyone knowing you is that no one is afraid to tell you that your dreams aren’t very realistic and let’s be honest, not many people from a town of 2,000 people make it big in the world. I subscribed to this attitude of being “realistic.”

When I was 37 years old, I moved to Charleston, South Carolina. I noticed something very different about the people there. If I told someone I wanted to be a rockstar in my hometown, they would laugh and think I was crazy. I mean, I was old and how would that even happen? If I told someone in Charleston I wanted to be a rockstar they’d say with uncontained excitement, “Hey, I think I know a guy who could help you!” It was the first time in a long time that I saw possibilities.

My friends in Charleston’s belief in themselves was contagious! Realizing that some people do go after what they want allowed me to start dreaming. Could I still create the life I dreamed of when I was young? Well, I don’t think I’ll end up marrying the lead singer of RATT, but maybe I could do SOME things I have always wanted to do.

That was the start of me doing many “unrealistic” things - solo travel to Paris, living in New York City, road tripping across the US, living on the beach, traveling around Europe - with more adventures to come. It is never too late to go after your passions! I’m 51 years old, I don’t have time to be realistic anymore.

I tell you all of this because my hope for you is that you allow yourself to dream. That you will try to find a way to do some of those things that light you up. How would you spend your time if you had no restrictions? Where would you live if you could live anywhere? Let yourself imagine YOU living an amazing life. You never know, something magical might happen💕

04/05/2024

When I meet with clients who feel stuck, who aren’t happy, who are searching for purpose in their lives, I tend to hear the same thing. Their lives consist of getting up, going to work, coming home, making dinner, cleaning, watching TV, and going to bed. Over and over and over and over again. There is no FUN in their lives. And they wonder why they aren’t happy.

This is NOT how we are meant to live! We all have gifts to share with the world. Those gifts come in the form of your dreams, the things you love to spend time doing, and the things you are good at. We’ve known all along what we should be doing, what would make us happy, but our environment has molded us into what we are “supposed to” be, doing what we are “supposed to” do.

I noticed this in myself over a decade ago. I realized that I was so caught up with what I should do that I wasn’t really living. At least, not my idea of living. I started to do little things just for the fun of it. I’ll never forget when I went to the movies on a Tuesday night. I WAS OUT ON A SCHOOL NIGHT!! I really felt that way, giddy with excitement, like I was such a rebel. I had to remind myself that I was an adult, free to choose what to do with my time. And I could keep doing this!

After that, I spent a lot of time thinking about what brings me joy. It helped me to go back to my childhood and notice what made me happy then. Doing some of those things actually brought back my fascination with life. Then I started doing the BIG things I wanted to do, the scary things. I have faced a lot of fears and can honestly say that I am truly LIVING now.

If you wonder where the joy is in your life, I have an assignment for you. Make a list of all of the things that make you happy, things you like to do, and ways to pamper yourself. It can be as small as sitting outside in the morning drinking your coffee to as big as traveling to India, but add everything you can think of that brings you joy. Then, DO those things! I tell my clients to choose one thing a day, but start with what works for you. Look forward to it with the excitement of a child. Ask yourself, “What do I GET to do today?!”

We had it right when we were kids, life is an exciting adventure full of wonder. I hope you’ll take a small step today towards YOUR best life. 💕

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(photo cred: my daughter who loves to catch me doing silly things:))

03/30/2024

So many people do what they are "supposed" to do or whatever comes next according to our society without considering what they really want. Making your dreams a reality, that is living.❤