Chill Chat
The star athlete shares her wellness rituals and go-to self-care practices.
When it comes to tennis, Venus Williams is one of the GOATs.
Shes won seven Grand Slams, she has been ranked No.
But the renowned athlete says she couldnt have done it if she didnt prioritize her mental health.
Other ways the athlete takes care of her mental health?
By prioritizing her skin care routine, hanging with her dog, and rolling out her yoga mat.
Here, Williams shares her self-care rituals, including the a.m. beverage that satisfies her sweet tooth.
Whats your advice to younger women who dont feel confident in their bodies?
Something my mom used to say to me was, “Do what you came to do.
Appreciate everything your body has done and will do instead of focusing on how others perceive you.
You are strong and powerful, and confidence comes from within yourself.
Can you talk more about the Body Confident Sport program?
Every girl should feel empowered and confident to play sports, no matter the circumstances.
What does your morning routine look like?
I am not an early bird by any means, but I typically start my day with training.
I split my time equally between the court and the gym.
I actually dont drink coffee or tea at the moment.
What’s your favorite workout right now?
I am not flexible at all, but Im working on it.
I love themind-body connection that yoga promotes, because mental wellness is just as important as physical wellness.
What’s a wellness treatment you’ll never do?
Im from Florida so I dont do well with cold.
The most I can do is icing during rehab after a hard practice or match.
What’s on your workout playlist?
Ive been listening to Usher recently.
How do you deal with feeling stressed or overwhelmed?
What other forms of self-care are you into?
I love skin care and have actually become the go-to person in my family on all things skin.
I love facials, and sometimes I even experiment and make my own serums and masks.
I love trying out different tools likegua shaand ice rollers, too.
How do you like to relax at the end of a long day?
By hanging out with my dog Harry.
Hes my best friend.
What do you gotta get a good night’s sleep?
For me, doing my skin care regimen every night has become a ritual.
It smells so amazing.
This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.
