We’ve all heard it: treat others the way you want to be treated. It sounds wise — even sacred. But what if the Golden Rule is missing something essential? If you give your time, energy, and generosity to everyone else while neglecting yourself, you’re teaching the world that you come last. And people respond…
Are you tired of feeling tense every time you run into that one person who always seems to find the cloud in every silver lining? You know the type—the “Negative Nelly” whose unsolicited opinions and constant criticism drain your energy and make you dread daily interactions. If you listened last week, you know…
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…
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…
Today, April talks about a massively popular topic. It’s also incredibly important to your success in business and life. Following her advice on this topic can slash your stress while boosting your happiness, productivity, and positive impact. But lots of us struggle with it, often because we don’t want to hurt anyone’s feelings. We…
In this episode, April talks about how to deal with being surrounded by negativity in your life. She shares three simple steps to help you develop the mindset and life you want. How to get rid of excess negativity you don’t realize is affecting you. Think of it like cleaning your room – when you…