(Cover) - EN Showbiz - Beyonc Knowles has revealed shes never taken any time out since the age of 15.

The 29-year-old singer says the past year has been a milestone, as it has allowed her to do things she has never had time to do during her 14-year music career.

The hard-working star was ranked second on Forbes list of the 100 Most Powerful and Influential celebrities in the world last year, and topped the list of the Most Powerful and Influential musicians in the world. The beauty finally allowed herself time off last year, and has revealed it was the best decision she ever made.

I gave myself a break I took a year off. Now that sounds very indulgent but Ive worked since the age of 15, and never taken any time out, the star told Cosmopolitan magazine. My life has always been about next, next, next, and moving on. I just decided I had to stop. It was the best decision Ive ever made, and definitely a milestone.

The chart-topping sensation says that her time away from the spotlight allowed her to do ordinary things that most people take for granted. She revealed that she spent her time seeing her family and friends and went on cultural holidays.

I took time out, spent time with my man, my friends, my family. I got to sleep in my bed night after night, which is a massive thing for me. I often dont get to sleep in the same bed twice for months because of moving from one place to the next, she explained. I travelled as a tourist, I took in culture, ballet, art exhibitions, went to restaurants, ate really good food...It was amazing. (C) Cover Media