by Cassie Howard | May 23, 2018 | Blogging |
We move in 7 days. It’s been less than a year since we moved into our current home, which, when we first did so, I lovingly named the Conscious Creators Castle. We’re not moving because the house sucks or because it’s too expensive or because we hate the neighborhood. We’re moving because we don’t like living in a big house. Growing up, the dream was always to make enough money to live in a big house with a family, making money doing what I love. I don’t know why I wanted a big house. I’d never lived in one before. I don’t think I’d ever even BEEN in one before. But yet, that was always the goal. A big house. To prove that I’d “made it”, I guess? To myself, to my family, to others? “Hey look at me, I make so much money that I can afford this huge house!” And yeah - maybe that’s true, but… why would I? Live in a huge house, I mean… When I first found this house, it was so gorgeous, so luxurious, I had to go and see it, which just made me fall in love with it more. I felt so good when I was finally inside, imagining my family and I living there. So I said YES, WE’LL TAKE IT, without really giving any thought to that tiny little tug I was feeling. The one that was saying “ehhhhh I dunno….”. I listened to my head (“I have to prove that I’ve made it!”) instead of my gut (“this isn’t what you actually want”). My husband felt the same, but didn’t say anything, trying to do what...
by Cassie Howard | May 14, 2018 | Blogging |
One of the affirmations I’ve been repeatedly writing in my journal for years now is “everything happens FOR me, not TO me“. It’s changed the way I think. It’s changed the way I act. It’s changed the way I live. And ultimately, it’s changed the way I receive. Because I now receive A LOT more, way faster, and so much easier than before, when I thought the world was out to get me. It’s funny when you think about it, really. Why would the world care about hurting you? Why would anyone go out of their way to do you wrong? And damn, how egotistical of you to think that people are so focused on YOU that they would spend their time plotting ways to screw you over. What’s true is this: We all care about ourselves more than we care about anyone else. Sure, you can say you care about your kids more. Or your animals. Or your partner. But you’d be lying. Perhaps even to yourself. We are all out for ourselves. And yes, definitely – There are certainly some people who do care about others as well. Who truly WANT to do good in the world. Who have big dreams and goals to change lives. That’s all well and good. But there is NO WAY that those people (you and I included!) care about someone more than they care about themselves. It’s just human nature to watch your own ass. It’s not wrong. It’s not selfish. And it’s definetely not something to be ashamed of. Stop denying that you don’t care about YOU more than anyone else....
by Cassie Howard | May 9, 2018 | Making Money |
Repeat after me: “I am good enough.” “I am worthy of everything I desire.” “I am powerful.” “I am smart.” “I am gracious and kind.” “I am an incredible leader.” “I can be, do and have EVERYTHING I want.” Now, DEEP BREATH, and then say repeat them again, but this time, with more conviction. Say them like you MEAN them! “I am good enough.” “I am worthy of everything I desire.” “I am powerful.” “I am smart.” “I am gracious and kind.” “I am an incredible leader.” “I can be, do and have EVERYTHING I want.” The more you allow yourself to get into the mindset of being able to create your own reality with your thoughts and affirmations, the more you will actually be able to do so. I remember working with my first mentor on this – She is a mindset & marketing coach, and I hired her just for the marketing piece (even though of course they go hand in hand, but I didn’t know that at the time). Every time she would bring up mindset, or visualization, or journaling, or manifestation, or affirmations, or meditating.. I blocked her out. I stopped listening. I thought she was a total weirdo and wanted to avoid her weird vibes getting into my head, HA! Well, after months of doing JUST the marketing work, but zero mindset work, only achieving minimal goals that I set for myself, but being NOWHERE near close to where I wanted to be, I finally agreed to try “the weird mindset stuff” for a week. And.. Well, the rest, as they say, is history. I...
by Cassie Howard | May 7, 2018 | Work At Home Mom |
I’ve been hearing that I’m selfish for most of my life because I’ve always been one to continually ask for more. You, too? I don’t understand why people think it’s such a bad thing to always be striving to go to the next level – To reach the next milestone – To smash through the glass ceiling, yet again – And yet, we hear this all the time, don’t we? “Why can’t you just be happy with what you have?” and “You’re being selfish!” and similar questions and statements. How many times have you purchased something and someone commented on how you’re never satisfied, you’re selfish, you’re crazy, you should relax, you should be satisfied with what you have, you always go “overboard”, you’re all about the money… Probably often, right? And the unfortunate thing is that this often comes from our friends and family. Those that are the closest to us, that, in their mind, are trying to protect us. From what, I don’t know. Maybe from hurt in case we lose it all? Maybe from being disappointed that we won’t enjoy what we just invested money on/in? I don’t know. But I do know that when you make comments and ask questions like this, especially when someone spends money on something thay are REALLY excited about, it makes us sad. It makes us feel judged. But mostly, it makes us want to punch you in the face for being dickhead and trying to rain on our parade. I’m grateful that I have people in my life that support me and find excitment and joy in MY excitement and joy....
by Cassie Howard | May 2, 2018 | Blogging |
One thing that irritates me to no end is excuses. It doesn’t matter who’s giving them. When I hear an excuse, it makes me cringe and it requires a fuck-ton of strength to not lay into the person spitting it out. Just this morning I’ve overheard half a dozen excuses from various people – Overheard two mom’s at school: “I’d love to take her [to gymnastics], but we’re already in another class, there’s no time left.” My kids on getting out the door for school on time: “I can’t! I’m thirsty! I need a drink first. (And then a snack. And then another drink…)” Someone considering joining The Relentless Entrepreneur program: “I’m creating my own program, I don’t have time to do this.” A friend who wants to hire their dream mentor: “It’s too much money. I can’t make it happen.” While eavesdropping on the two guys beside me at the coffee shop: “I tried that already, she doesn’t like it. I give up.” (my ears perked up at this one, not gonna lie) Someone I follow on Instagram sharing a post that says: “I’m ready for more money.. as long as I don’t have to bust my ass getting it.” (UNFOLLOWED) Can I tell you the biggest thing standing in the way of you and your success? It’s the bullshit excuses you tell yourself about why you can’t be, do or have something you desire. Been there, done that, and missed out on a bunch of opportunities because I let my excuses win. But what if – You gave your excuses the middle finger and instead did the thing you know you’re meant to do, regardless of how impossible or...
