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Jennifer Garner is approaching her 52nd birthday with excitement.

The actress, who asked her kids' advice for playing about a teen in an adult body for Family Switch,  shared her attitude about turning a page on the calendar with People.

'Honestly, mostly, I am grateful just to be alive,' the 13 Going On 30 actress said.

'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 this process of life so gracefully.'

As she looks to their examples she wants encourage the next generation 'to follow in their footsteps and tell other young women, "Take care of yourself, but don't be scared. Aging is a gift."'

The Party Down star said it's important for her to take care of herself mentally and physically. 

Her daily workout serves two purposes as it's not only good for her body, but 'it's super important for my mental health.'

'I eat really well. I just finished a big bowl of kale,' she said. 

'And I have a really strong family and

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