Serena Williams is continuing to champion the importance of mental health, this time by giving her followers an intimate look at what a dedicated “self-care day” looks like for her. The 43-year-old tennis legend has recently been candid about the need to step back and recharge, and her latest social media post shows she is actively putting that philosophy into practice.
In a video shared to her Instagram on Friday, Sept. 19, Williams took fans along for a day of rejuvenation in London. “ME-Time is always at the top of my list these days,” she captioned the post, reinforcing her commitment to personal well-being in her post-tennis career.
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A Glimpse into Serena’s London Self-Care Day
The video begins with a warm invitation from the sports icon: “Hey, spend the day with me in London. I’m starting out with a body treatment and facial.”
Williams then takes viewers to Keren Bartov, a high-end skincare clinic in the city’s chic Notting Hill neighborhood. The footage shows her undergoing a relaxing body treatment followed by a meticulous facial. She couldn’t have been happier with the results, describing the experience as “my self care day- I got the best facial ever. It was so relaxing.”
Following the treatments, she shared a clip of her visibly radiant complexion, noting that the facial made her skin “so even.” The glowing result was a clear outward reflection of an inner focus on well-being.
Connecting Self-Care to Mental Health
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This public display of “me-time” is not just about skincare; it’s a direct follow-up to a more vulnerable message Williams shared recently. In a prior confessional post, she opened up about the pressures of life and the importance of pausing.
“Life can sometimes feel overwhelming and it’s easy to lose sight of what truly matters—your mental health and well-being,” she wrote. “I took some time away to breathe, to reconnect with myself, and to remember that it’s perfectly okay to pause and reconnect. Even if it’s just a quiet night to yourself. Anything counts.”
Her recent self-care day is a tangible example of this mindset, demonstrating that taking deliberate time for oneself is not an indulgence but a necessity for mental clarity and balance.
A Holistic Approach to Wellness
For Williams, this focus on mental health is intrinsically linked to her physical health. In an August interview with PEOPLE, she revealed that she has been prioritizing her physical wellness, using a GLP-1 medication to assist with weight loss. The results have been transformative, as she has lost over 31 pounds.
She emphasized how the physical changes have positively impacted her mental state. “I feel great,” she told the magazine. “I feel really good and healthy. I feel light physically and light mentally.” This holistic approach underscores her belief that caring for the body and mind are two sides of the same coin.
As she continues to inspire millions with her transparency, fans can now connect with her in a new format. She and her sister, Venus Williams, have launched a new biweekly podcast, Stockton Street, which debuted on September 17. New episodes will be released every two weeks on Wednesdays on the social media platform X, offering another avenue for the Williams sisters to share their insights and experiences.
