If you’ve ever struggled with dealing with negativity from someone you genuinely like—but who seems to take subtle shots at you every chance they get—this story will feel uncomfortably familiar. In this candid and relatable post, April Shprintz shares a real-life example of how people-pleasing can quietly keep us tolerating disrespect, even when it starts to chip away at our happiness. Through an honest reflection about a negative neighbor, she walks through the moment she realized avoidance wasn’t the answer, how she set a calm but firm boundary, and why protecting your joy sometimes requires uncomfortable conversations. If you’re tired of dodging difficult people, absorbing negativity, or putting politeness ahead of peace, this post offers a powerful lesson in self-respect, boundaries, and choosing happiness without guilt.

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What if one small moment could change the course of a child’s confidence—and heal the people-pleasing patterns many of us carry into adulthood? In this powerful and deeply relatable episode, April Shprintz explores how people-pleasing begins far earlier than we realize and how it quietly fuels anxiety, self-doubt, and unhappiness in both children and adults. Through a simple yet transformative story involving a nine-year-old client and a Christmas gift, she reveals why teaching kids—and ourselves—to value our preferences over approval is one of the greatest gifts we can give. Whether you’re a parent worried your child is overly influenced by others, a mentor raising emotionally resilient kids, or an adult who’s spent years putting everyone else first, this conversation will challenge you to stop “being good” at the expense of being happy and show how honoring your preferences builds confidence, self-trust, and a more fulfilled life.

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Tired of feeling drained by advice-seekers who never take action? Learn the one small, powerful behavioral change you can make today to truly set healthy boundaries that will save you hours a week and bring you unprecedented peace. Discover how to spot “problem rumination” hobbyists—those who constantly seek your help but never implement it—and why their emotional load is becoming your own. April Shprintz shares a simple three-time rule for gracefully cutting off this energy drain, along with kind but firm phrases to use, and a front-end strategy to ensure you only invest your valuable time in people ready to help themselves.

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Ready to make 2026 your most successful year yet? Discover the power of the outcome board, the tool April Shprintz has used for over a decade to manifest big, exciting dreams. Forget yearly reviews—this is about intentionally creating your future by imagining your desired outcomes and watching them unfold. April shares fun, personal examples, like how a picture of a Maui resort on her board led to an unbelievable vacation offer. Learn how to create your own outcome board—digitally or the old-school way—to unconsciously begin looking for the opportunities that will make your wildest dreams happen.

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The holiday season is supposedly the most wonderful time of the year, but it is also the time when people are weirdly the rudest to each other. April Shprintz is here to remind you that such harsh treatment is not about you – they are all about them. Breaking down a few sample situations, she explains how to give other people a little bit of grace and give yourself peace of mind during the holidays.

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The holiday season is the most joyful time of the year, but it can also be the most stressful and overwhelming. For April Shprintz, doing a unique holiday tradition just for you can make it a little more peaceful and meaningful. She explains how doing something for yourself for the holidays – even things that others would not necessarily approve of – is one of the best ways to replenish and reenergize.

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Are you tired of fighting negative emotions instead of learning to manage them? A winning mindset isn’t about ignoring feelings—fighting them only keeps you stuck. The good news: there’s a simple, science-backed secret that changes everything. Today, April Shprintz shares the 90-Second Rule, a physiological hack that helps you process emotion, reframe powerfully, and build a true winning mindset. Stop pushing feelings down. Learn the natural process toddlers use—and the steps you can take now—to break free and step into real emotional freedom.

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Being the exception isn’t about luck; it’s about mindset. Join April Shprintz as she shares how choosing to be the exception can rewrite the limits you’ve accepted about what’s possible. From the groundbreaking story of eight women who started their own bank in 1978 to everyday examples of asking for what you deserve, this episode challenges you to step outside the rules, trust your worth, and create opportunities where none seem to exist. You’ll walk away believing that sometimes all it takes to change your world is deciding that you are the exception.

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Have a question or an idea for an upcoming episode? Email April at: april@drivenoutcomes.com.