Albert Einstein said: “Your imagination is a preview of your life’s coming attractions.” Visualizing success and positive outcomes can help prepare us for the real thing and research backs up Einstein's sentiment.

Rushing out the door in the morning with only a cup of coffee to fuel you will set you up for low blood sugar that may cause you to give in to unhealthy cravings or eat more calories to compensate during the day. It takes only a couple minutes to make a delicious, nutritious green smoothie that will feed all of the cells in your body. Choose from any of the recipes in this book.

Morning exercisers (like I am!) tend to be the most consistent because the distractions of the day don't interfere with following through. When you get your workout over in the morning, you feel invigorated. You will be setting a positive tone for the day and will have more energy, vitality, joy, creativity and confidence all day long. Choose to empower yourself every morning!

To maintain weight/fitness, physical activity must be a priority. Everyone is different when it comes to the time of day that's best to exercise. The best time for you is simply when you can be consistent most days.

Before bedtime, slow down and take a hot shower or bath to calm the mind and promote healthy sleep. Also, uplug from technology and stay away from late night TV news. Not only is getting good, quality sleep important to your energy levels and mood, it's also essential for your health, including your heart health. Sleep plays a key role in helping your body repair itself.

Build in time at the close of the day for taking stock of the day's positive events. Instead of falling asleep mindlessly in front of the television, make the hour or minutes before bedtime a "sacred time." About 30 minutes before bedtime, turn off televisions, smartphones, latops and other electronic devices. The light from these devices can stimulate your brain and keep you awake.

Create some "reset" breaks daily to support mental health. Scarfing down your lunch in front of the computer doesn't count! A 10-minute respite fosters vitality. Taking breaks during your workday can help you prevent decision fatigue; boost energy levels; increase attention and focus; strengthen your memory; lower stress and anxiety; and step out and see the bigger picture.

The quiet of the morning makes it the best time for getting organized for the day, reflecting on goals and planning "to dos" accordingly. Make sure to make your bed, too! This simple action will boost happiness. Having a consistent morning routine is always something I've valued. I have one that sets me up to approach the day with peace and clarity. Here's what I do every morning:

Too much multitasking with technology can enervate our body and mind and cause us to lose perspective on living fully. Taking a tech break gives your body a chance to recuperate from excessive technology exposure. Your eyes can take a break from eye strain. You neck can rest from ducking so low. And your hands are now free from repetitive scrolling and clicking gadgets.

Build breaks into your day—from sunrise to bedtime—to reset and refresh. Just as your computer can freeze up or be sluggish when you're running too many programs, your mind and spirit can get worn down. In this book, you'll discover how to find moments of peace and beauty in what you might see as mundane tasks such as cooking dinner, doing laundry, folding clothes or vacuuming.