In the life of each person, we come across many challenges that we have to deal with. However, when you're a celebrity like Serena Williams, the pressure is even greater and the effects of stress can lead to serious problems.
The famous tennis player openly spoke about her struggles with mental health in an emotional post on Instagram yesterday.
She pointed out that this past Augustput her through great trials and admitted that sometimes it is really difficult to deal with everything.
However, Williams tries to draw positives from everything that happens to her.
Serena Williams has decided to take a break
Being a famous athlete means that you have new challenges, new tournaments, but also a lot of obligations, choices and pressures from week to week. This brings a lot of stress, anxiety and pressure that only the strongest can handle.
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However, even the strongest can experience burnout at some point.
Serena Williams knows that sometimes it is necessary to take a break and reconnect with yourself. That's exactly what she did; she decided to take a little break and focus on herself, knowing that even the smallest things can have a big impact on mental health.
Criticism and negative consequences for mental health
The famous tennis player recalled her career and the criticism that came from all sides. Even when she showed that she is a world talent, some reacted critically, emphasizing that she looks like a man, that she is too strong or that she uses doping.
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Although she admits that there were also positive comments that feed the ego, on the other hand, there were often negative comments that brought you down in the next moment.
It seems that negative comments leave a much stronger impression on most people, as they can ruin self-confidence. However, it is important to know how to deal with it and find your own recipe for dealing with criticism.
