LOOK GOOD, FEEL GREAT—Sela’s way

Busy actress, wife and mom Sela Ward, 62, shares the strategies that keep her slim, happy and radiant no matter how hectic life gets

“At night, I will have an ounce of 72% dark chocolate with a cup of green tea,” shares Sela. “It’s a really satisfying treat that curbs my sweet tooth”

After decades of burning the candle at both ends, Sela Ward is enjoying slowing down a bit. “At this point in my life, I look for ways I can have the least amount of stress and best quality of life,” she says. “At my age, my friendship circle is closer and has more quality. I understand how valuable my time is, and I am careful in how I choose to use it. I’m very picky about what I say yes to, and I’ve learned it’s perfectly okay to say no.”

This year, the things Sela is saying “yes” to include starring in the CBS hit drama FBI and carving out time to travel with her family. “January is a great time to reassess and ask myself, Am I doing what makes me happy?” she muses. “I love to plan something to look forward to—like a trip!—and take a broad-stroke glance at the year ahead.” Here, Sela shares the savvy strategies that help her maintain her energy as she navigates new adventures.