Jennifer Aniston Boasts About Her Downtime Expertise

The renowned actress recently emphasized the importance of relaxation and how it has become a key part of her routine. The confession follows her past comments of being a “workaholic” and having a poor work-life balance.

Jennifer Aniston rose to fame for portraying Rachel Green on the beloved sitcom, “Friends.” She has gone on to become one of the most successful actresses in the industry, starring in multiple hit projects.

Aniston opened up about her downtime schedule in a new interview, revealing that she prioritized resting whenever her career got too demanding. She noted that she planned her relaxation days on her calendar and would tell her team:

“‘I’m going to take off. I’m going to have a vacation. There’s going to be no work.'”

Aniston explained that resting was important because overworked people tend to exhibit their worst behaviors. “If we’re running on fumes because we are working too hard and not giving ourselves the opportunity to refuel our bodies mentally and physically, we’re useless,” she stressed.

“We’re cranky, we’re fatigued, we’re under-slept. I think that the importance of that [rest] and recharge is imperative,” Aniston told PEOPLE. She previously told the outlet that she was “a bit of a workaholic” and had to force herself to take time off to travel and relax.

When she isn’t resting, Aniston is focused on multiple ventures, including acting and her partnership with the fitness brand Pvolve. Another career move she hoped to make someday is working on Broadway.

The Blast covered Aniston’s desire to hit the big stage, reporting that she had mixed feelings about the career move. Although she was excited about starring in a Broadway production, Aniston confessed that the idea was also scary.

“I haven’t done theatre yet because it terrifies me, but it’s the one thing I haven’t tried besides making an album, which I doubt I’ll do!” Aniston said. She noted that her love for theatre stemmed from her childhood in New York City, revealing that she grew up watching performers on stage.

Before sharing her mixed feelings about starring on Broadway, Aniston previously confessed that the career move was on her bucket list. She declared that she would star in a theatre production in the future, claiming her heart had always been set on it.

Regarding why she hadn’t hit the big stage, Aniston explained that the right time and the perfect theatre production were yet to find her. After graduating from New York City’s LaGuardia High School, the TV personality began working in Off-Broadway productions.

Aniston’s first significant film role came in the 1993 cult horror-comedy, “Leprechaun.” As stated, she became famous after scoring the role of Rachel Green in the hit sitcom, which ran from 1994 to 2004, pushing Aniston into global stardom.

Although Aniston found fame through “Friends,” not being in the spotlight did not mean she would compromise her values. The Blast shared that she retold the tale of how she initially turned down an offer to host “Saturday Night Live.”

Although Aniston’s memory of the incident wasn’t fuzzy, she still recalled essential details of what transpired between her and “SNL” creator Lorne Michaels. She noted that she had a meeting with the producer in New York City, where she bumped into longtime pal, Adam Sandler.

Aniston explained that she turned down Michaels’ offer because she believed women were treated poorly on the sketch comedy show. She recalled telling him that she wouldn’t mind hosting the program if it wasn’t such a boys’ club.