Jennifer Garner in New York City on Nov.27, 2023.Photo:James Devaney/GCJennifer Garneris embracing every precious year of life.In this week’s issue of PEOPLE, the 51-year-old actress and longtimeNeutrogena brand ambassadoradmits that even though she has her “moments” where she reflects on her younger years, “Honestly, mostly, I am grateful just to be alive.““And I’m grateful for the wisdom that I’ve gleaned out of these years and really grateful to be able to watch other women go through thisprocess of life so gracefully,” Garner adds.She also says she tries “to follow in their footsteps and tell other young women, ‘Take care of yourself, but don’t be scared. Aging is a gift.’ “Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories.Jennifer Garner on June 3, 2023, in Hollywood, California.Emma McIntyre/WireImageAs for what her own personal self-care routine looks like, the13 Going on 30actress tells PEOPLE she works out “every day,” as “it’s super important for my mental health.““I eat really well. I just finished a big bowl of kale,” she continues. “And I have a really strong family and strong relationships in my life.“The mother of three — who sharesViolet, 18,Seraphina, 15, andSamuel, 12, with ex-husbandBen Affleck— says she also allows herself to “have down days.““I don’t try to be Pollyanna all the time,” Garner says. “And I’m gentle with myself.“Jennifer Garner in Los Angeles on April 13, 2023.Amanda Edwards/WireImageThough she prioritizes her own health, for her upcoming birthday next month, Garner is prioritizing “look(ing) outside of” herself.“Every year I do something that I love to include people in that feeds me,” says theOnce Upon a Farmco-founder. “Last year I went to a park in L.A.and planted treeswith my kids. One year weloaded backpacks up to give kids foodto take home with them after school.““I know what I’m going to do this year, and it’s coming together,” adds theFamily Switchactress. “To me that day is about: How am I going to look outside of myself? How am I giving back to the world that gives me so much?“For more from Jennifer Garner, pick up the latest issue ofPEOPLE, on newsstands now, or subscribehere.
Jennifer Garner in New York City on Nov.27, 2023.Photo:James Devaney/GC
James Devaney/GC
Jennifer Garneris embracing every precious year of life.In this week’s issue of PEOPLE, the 51-year-old actress and longtimeNeutrogena brand ambassadoradmits that even though she has her “moments” where she reflects on her younger years, “Honestly, mostly, I am grateful just to be alive.““And I’m grateful for the wisdom that I’ve gleaned out of these years and really grateful to be able to watch other women go through thisprocess of life so gracefully,” Garner adds.She also says she tries “to follow in their footsteps and tell other young women, ‘Take care of yourself, but don’t be scared. Aging is a gift.’ “Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories.Jennifer Garner on June 3, 2023, in Hollywood, California.Emma McIntyre/WireImageAs for what her own personal self-care routine looks like, the13 Going on 30actress tells PEOPLE she works out “every day,” as “it’s super important for my mental health.““I eat really well. I just finished a big bowl of kale,” she continues. “And I have a really strong family and strong relationships in my life.“The mother of three — who sharesViolet, 18,Seraphina, 15, andSamuel, 12, with ex-husbandBen Affleck— says she also allows herself to “have down days.““I don’t try to be Pollyanna all the time,” Garner says. “And I’m gentle with myself.“Jennifer Garner in Los Angeles on April 13, 2023.Amanda Edwards/WireImageThough she prioritizes her own health, for her upcoming birthday next month, Garner is prioritizing “look(ing) outside of” herself.“Every year I do something that I love to include people in that feeds me,” says theOnce Upon a Farmco-founder. “Last year I went to a park in L.A.and planted treeswith my kids. One year weloaded backpacks up to give kids foodto take home with them after school.““I know what I’m going to do this year, and it’s coming together,” adds theFamily Switchactress. “To me that day is about: How am I going to look outside of myself? How am I giving back to the world that gives me so much?“For more from Jennifer Garner, pick up the latest issue ofPEOPLE, on newsstands now, or subscribehere.
Jennifer Garneris embracing every precious year of life.
In this week’s issue of PEOPLE, the 51-year-old actress and longtimeNeutrogena brand ambassadoradmits that even though she has her “moments” where she reflects on her younger years, “Honestly, mostly, I am grateful just to be alive.”
“And I’m grateful for the wisdom that I’ve gleaned out of these years and really grateful to be able to watch other women go through thisprocess of life so gracefully,” Garner adds.
She also says she tries “to follow in their footsteps and tell other young women, ‘Take care of yourself, but don’t be scared. Aging is a gift.’ "
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories.
Jennifer Garner on June 3, 2023, in Hollywood, California.Emma McIntyre/WireImage
Emma McIntyre/WireImage
As for what her own personal self-care routine looks like, the13 Going on 30actress tells PEOPLE she works out “every day,” as “it’s super important for my mental health.”
“I eat really well. I just finished a big bowl of kale,” she continues. “And I have a really strong family and strong relationships in my life.”
The mother of three — who sharesViolet, 18,Seraphina, 15, andSamuel, 12, with ex-husbandBen Affleck— says she also allows herself to “have down days.”
“I don’t try to be Pollyanna all the time,” Garner says. “And I’m gentle with myself.”
Jennifer Garner in Los Angeles on April 13, 2023.Amanda Edwards/WireImage
Amanda Edwards/WireImage
Though she prioritizes her own health, for her upcoming birthday next month, Garner is prioritizing “look(ing) outside of” herself.
“Every year I do something that I love to include people in that feeds me,” says theOnce Upon a Farmco-founder. “Last year I went to a park in L.A.and planted treeswith my kids. One year weloaded backpacks up to give kids foodto take home with them after school.”
“I know what I’m going to do this year, and it’s coming together,” adds theFamily Switchactress. “To me that day is about: How am I going to look outside of myself? How am I giving back to the world that gives me so much?”
For more from Jennifer Garner, pick up the latest issue ofPEOPLE, on newsstands now, or subscribehere.
source: people.com
