Reese Witherspoon questioned her entire life before she turned 35

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Friday, February 03, 2012 4:57 PM

The 'This means War' actress – who has children Ava, 12, and eight-year-old Deacon with first husband Ryan Phillippe – has stopped worrying since reaching the milestone age last March but admits she was "miserable" in the months leading up to her birthday.

She said:" Once I turned 35 I felt so much better but the anticipation leading up to it was miserable.

"It was less, 'How do I look?' and more, 'What do I want to accomplish in life? Is this the career I love? Is this the legacy I want to leave for my kids?' "

Reese – who married second husband Jim Toth last year – admits her experiences have made her a "better" person but she regrets not making more notes about her feelings and desires.

She explained to Britain's Glamour magazine: "A lot of women who go through different things – like going through a divorce or whatever – talk to me and I always say, 'You're going to get through this. I know that sounds simple, but you really are. You're going to be a different person, but you'll be a better person.'

"You have to look at all sides of everything – really look at your own behaviour. And be clear about the sort of person you want to be. And write it all down. I wish I'd written down more. All these life experiences. The good and the bad – all those feelings."

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