"You are beautiful; you are loved" - Serena Williams shares heartwarming words of affirmation to uplift her supporters
Serena Williams recently shared some heartfelt words of affirmation with her fans to chant before going to bed. She is a social media enthusiast and often shares personal family moments and motivational posts with her fans.
Williams had an exceptional career in tennis. She went professional at the age of 14 and entered the US Open when she was 17. The former World No.1 has won 23 major singles titles. She retired from the sport in 2022, a few years after giving birth to her first daughter, Olympia Ohanian, in 2017. She welcomed her second child, Adira River Ohanian, with her husband Alexis Ohanian, who is also the founder of Reddit.
After her stellar career in sports, Williams has become one of the most influential personalities, and now uses her social platforms to spread positivity and awareness about self-care. She recently took to her X account and opened up about an affirmation that one should chant before going to bed.
"Before you go to bed tonight look yourself in the mirror and say “ you are gorgeous. You are beautiful and you are loved”. Love ya," wrote Williams.
Serena Williams opened up about prioritizing self-care
Serena Williams once reflected her feelings on self-care in an Instagram post she shared on 15 June 2024. She opened up about how she takes out time for herself during the nap time of her daughters.
Williams said that she always felt guilty about leaving them but also realized the importance of self-care.
"Being ok to take time for myself is something I have always struggled with. I finally started started being ok to take an hour (during nap time 🙈) away from my kids and work to do something for myself. I always feel guilty leaving them but I have to also remember taking care of myself, will only help me take better care of them," wrote Williams.
Williams also narrated a story of how one of her friends treated her to a spa day and also stated that she had been insecure about her stomach after giving birth to her daughters.
"On my last trip to Paris a girlfriend of mine treated me to a spa day. She knows after 2 babies I have been self conscious of my tummy. I just had to post this video she took. The results have been amazing. I can see progress with my skin going back to normal and my confidence coming back. Listen my body will never be the same but neither will I cause I have 2 amazing lights in my life. @Olympiaohanian and @adiraohanian."
The retired Serena Williams is the owner of a makeup brand, Wyn Beauty, and also owns the venture capital firm Serena Ventures.