Eva Mendes is "taking a break and having a good time" by exercising and being with her family, PEOPLE reports

"The sun's out again. It's my time."

"I'm actually taking advantage of my time off," she says. "You know, I had a film that was pushed, so I'm home spending time with my family, going to the gym and actually enjoying taking care of myself .... This year has been great for me because I've learned how to relax. The last three years have been amazing but kind of crazy. So I don't know, I feel grounded. I feel really good."

"I'm getting a lot of love in the love department, too," adds Mendes.

Earlier this year, the actress entered Utah's Cirque Lodge.