Feeling stuck? Losing momentum mid-month? You’re not alone—and you certainly aren’t failing. In this episode of Positive Solutions 4 Life, Peggy Meyer shares a reset tool that helps you reconnect with your purpose when motivation dips: Emotional Purpose Cards.

Inspired by sisters Jenny Dunkin and Shelley Haisman and their journey (learn more at https://abundantlyfavored.com/about/), Emotional Purpose Cards help you anchor into your “why” so you can choose hope, identity, and belief—especially on hard days.

Peggy also shares mindset tools from Iron Hope by James Lawrence, which has been a game changer for staying present, resilient, and disciplined.

👇 In this episode you’ll hear: ✔ Why losing motivation doesn’t mean failure ✔ The purpose behind Emotional Purpose Cards ✔ 5 practical steps to create your own cards ✔ How to reframe negative thought loops ✔ Daily practices to stay grounded and inspired

🌟 Jenny & Shelley’s story and more: https://abundantlyfavored.com/about/ 🎙️ Podcast Episode with Shelley & Jenny on Mastering Your Mindset: https://peggyatpositivesolutions.podbean.com/e/mastering-your-mindset-with-shelley-haisman-jenny-dunkin/

📘 Iron Hope by James Lawrence — episode summary: https://peggyatpositivesolutions.podbean.com/e/iron-hope-by-james-lawrence-book-summary/ 💪 James Lawrence / Iron Cowboy: https://www.ironcowboy.com/

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In today’s episode of Positive Solutions 4 Life, Peggy sits down with Dr. Diane Dreher, PhD—author, positive psychology researcher, and global voice on hope and inner peace. Diane shares powerful insights on how chronic stress disconnects us from our intuition, creativity, and joy—and how we can gently find our way back.

This heartfelt conversation weaves together science, mindfulness, nature, gratitude, creativity, and hope, reminding us that we all carry unique gifts and the power to choose how we create our lives—no matter the circumstances.

If you’re longing for more balance, calm, and meaning as you move into a new season, this episode will meet you right where you are.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• Why trusting your intuition opens doors to new possibilities
• How stress shuts down creativity and keeps us stuck in survival mode
• Simple mindfulness practices—like intentional breathing—to refocus and calm the mind
• How spending 15–30 minutes in nature can reduce stress, inflammation, and depression
• Why connection, community, and even small moments of kindness matter more than we realize
• The science behind gratitude as one of the most powerful tools for happiness and hope
• How creative arts help expand awareness and reconnect us with our deeper selves
• The four-step creative process: preparation, incubation, inspiration, and verification
• Why hope is contagious—and how your choices ripple outward
• A practical hope-building exercise using Goals, Pathways, and Agency (GPA)

Key Takeaways:

✨ You don’t have to accept the limits around you—listening to your heart can lead you exactly where you need to be ✨ We are all uniquely gifted, and the world needs what only you can offer ✨ Stress disconnects us; presence, nature, and gratitude bring us back to wholeness ✨ Small “micro-connections”—a smile, a hello—create powerful positive ripple effects ✨ Choosing joy daily isn’t selfish; it’s essential ✨ Hope grows when we prepare for obstacles and believe in alternative pathways ✨ No matter your circumstances, you always have the power to choose your attitude

Reflection Questions for Listeners:

• What is your heart quietly asking you to listen to right now?
• How can you build one small happiness habit into your day?
• Where can you create more connection—with yourself, others, or nature?
• What goal do you want to bring hope and intention to this season?

Quote to Remember:

“The last of the human freedoms is to choose one’s attitude in any given circumstance.” — Viktor Frankl

Connect with Diane Dreher, PhD

🌐 Website: https://www.dianedreher.com/

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In this powerful episode of Positive Solutions 4 Life, Peggy Meyer shares a message that has stayed with her ever since hearing endurance athlete James Lawrence speak. Inspired by his book Iron Hope, this episode is not just about extraordinary physical endurance—it’s about hope, resilience, and discovering the strength that already lives inside you.

James Lawrence, known as the Iron Cowboy, completed 100 full Ironman triathlons in 100 consecutive days—a feat that defies logic and redefines human potential. But his story isn’t about being superhuman. It’s about choosing to start, learning to suffer with purpose, and refusing to quit—even when things get hard.

In this episode, Peggy breaks down the most impactful lessons from Iron Hope and translates them into practical tools you can use in your everyday life—especially when life feels heavy and motivation is low.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• Why deciding to start is more important than waiting until you feel ready

• How to build mental toughness and silence your inner bully

• Why the best version of you is always evolving

• How action reveals passion and purpose

• What to do on “blue collar days” when motivation fades

• How simple reset phrases can calm your nervous system and help you move forward

This episode is a reminder that your hard is unique, your journey matters, and you are far stronger than you think.

Learn more about James Lawrence at Iron Cowboy

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What if you stopped drifting and started living with clear direction? In this episode of Positive Solutions 4 Life, Peggy Meyer guides you through the powerful practice of envisioning your future — intentionally.

Building on the previous episode about choosing your Word of the Year, this conversation helps you gain clarity around your goals, dreams, and desires for the year ahead. You’ll be encouraged to reflect, dream boldly, and begin aligning your daily actions with the life you truly want to create.

This episode is a gentle yet motivating invitation to slow down, listen to what’s been stirring in your heart, and give yourself permission to imagine what’s possible.

• Create a clear vision for your future

• Reflect on areas of life that feel stagnant or on autopilot

• Connect your Word of the Year to meaningful goals

• Design a vision board that truly resonates with you

• Turn vision into action with intentional next steps

“Vision without action is merely a dream.”

Your vision gives you direction — and clarity gives you momentum.

🎧 Listen now and start creating your future, today.

Connect with Peggy: 🌐 Website: https://positivesolutions4life.com/

As a new year begins, many of us feel pressure to set big goals or dramatic resolutions. But what if there was a gentler, more powerful way to live with intention?

In this episode of Positive Solutions 4 Life, Peggy Meyer invites you to pause, reflect, and consider choosing a Word of the Year—one word that becomes a compass for your decisions, your mindset, and who you are becoming.

Instead of chasing dozens of goals, a Word of the Year helps you live on purpose, respond instead of react, and stay grounded when life feels overwhelming. This episode walks you through why this practice works, how it shapes your identity before your results, and how to choose a word that truly aligns with the life you want to create.

This conversation is calm, reflective, and encouraging—perfect for the start of a new year or anytime you feel pulled in too many directions.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why resolutions often fail and how a Word of the Year creates lasting change

• How your word becomes a filter for decisions and daily actions

• How to choose a word that aligns with who you want to become

• Why identity shifts lead to habit and life changes

• How to stay grounded and intentional even on difficult days

✨ This episode sets the foundation for Friday’s conversation on creating a vision board that supports your Word of the Year.

Listen & Connect: 🌐 Website: https://positivesolutions4life.com/

This episode continues the year-end reflection with five more life-giving themes from Positive Solutions 4 Life. Together, they help you acknowledge where you’ve been — and gently guide you toward where you’re going.

In this episode, we explore:

• How gratitude reshapes perspective

• Why reflection matters more than perfection

• The strength found in slowing down

• The power of connection and community

• Why hope is always available — even now

This episode is an invitation to close the year with meaning and step into 2026 grounded, supported, and hopeful.

Website: https://positivesolutions4life.com/

As we close out the year, this episode invites you to pause, reflect, and breathe. Instead of rushing into goals or resolutions, Peggy walks you through five foundational themes that have shaped Positive Solutions 4 Life over the past year.

In this episode, you’ll reflect on:

• Why the inner game always comes first

• How listening to your heart leads to clarity

• Why you’re not behind — you’re becoming

• The power of small, consistent steps

• How choosing peace over pressure changes everything

This episode is both a gentle year-in-review and a grounding starting point for 2026 — helping you release what no longer serves you and move forward with intention, compassion, and hope.

✨ Take time to reflect. ✨ Honor your journey. ✨ Step into the next year with clarity and grace.

Website: https://positivesolutions4life.com/

As we wrap up the year, take a moment to pause and reflect on the lessons learned and the blessings received. In this heartwarming episode, Peggy talks about the power of listening to your heart, reflecting on what worked (and what didn’t) over the past year, and embracing gratitude for where you are right now. Whether you’re celebrating the joy of the season or looking ahead to the new year, this episode is a comforting reminder that you are exactly where you need to be.

Key Takeaways:

• The importance of listening to your heart and trusting its guidance.

• How to reflect on the past year with grace and gratitude.

• Embracing the present moment and knowing you’re on the right path.

Connect with Peggy Meyer: https://positivesolutions4life.com/