Before you roll out of bed, make a mental list of five things that make you feel grateful. Just shifting your attention in that direction can make a big difference in your day.

Before the morning rush, do one activity that feels good -- stretch, walk, make some tea -- and let this moment set the tone for your day. "You could go outside for five minutes -- in your slippers, with your coffee -- and appreciate the fresh air, the smells, the mood set by the weather," says Kate Hanley, founder of msmindbody.com. "Or, make your cup of tea sacred -- do nothing but sit still while you drink, feeling the warmth in your hands and savoring every sip."

When we kicked off the Action Plan in January, our experts and advisers spent some time in our community answering reader questions about health, stress relief, and nutrition.  

During Week 3, career and life-change coach Maggie Mistal chatted with community members about finding their passions and pursuing their dreams. Although that particular board is no longer open, you can still read the Q&A here. And you can still post other questions on our other discussion boards for our community, our editors, and our experts, any time.

Getting your fill of antioxidants may help fight off a host of major diseases, says Kathie Swift, R.D., founder of MyFoundationDiet.com. In addition to eating a variety of vibrantly colored fruits and veggies, make sure your daily diet includes two cups of dark leafy greens (such as kale or spinach) and one cup of fresh or frozen berries. Our recipes for Weeks 3 and 4 make it easy.

Today's Recipe
Warm up with a creamy cup of broccoli and white bean soup.

Mix up some Upper-Body and Lower-Body moves today -- three to four of each. Then, walk for three minutes and run (not jog!) for seven minutes. Repeat for a total of two run/walk intervals. 

Sore from yesterday? Take today easy -- not off. Staying consistent for four straight weeks will help you form a lasting exercise habit that will stick with you all year.