Aryna Sabalenka says her Roland Garros final against Coco Gauff was the worst final she’s ever played

I have to say the first two weeks I played really tough matches, really incredible players. I definitely played a better level than in the final. It was honestly the worst tennis I’ve played in the last I don’t know how many months. Conditions were terrible. She was simply better in these conditions than me. I think it was the worst final I ever played.

Loneliness and solitude often occur together but are not the same thing. You can be in an empty room and feel at peace. Similarly, you can be surrounded by people, yet feel profoundly alone.

One of the best ways to show confidence is to speak slowly, instead of rushing it. Nervous people rush things to mask their nervousness

For a long time, I felt guilty about discarding gifts from people. However, I’ve come to realize that not every gift will serve a purpose or be to my liking. I remind myself that the most important aspect of receiving a gift is the thought behind it. I’d rather donate or pass on items so they can be useful to someone else, rather than letting them go to waste by holding onto them.

Once you understand the power of your words, you won’t just say anything.

Once you understand the power of your thoughts, you won’t just think anything.

And once you understand the power of your presence, you won’t just be anywhere.

Know your worth.

Instead of viewing others as ‘bad’ or ‘wrong’ or 'evil’ - simply view them as limited. Their level of consciousness limits them to unpalatable behaviors and they simply cannot do better considering their current level of understanding and awareness. They are not bad, they are simply limited.

This small shift in perspective allows you greater peace, greater compassion, forgiveness and grace. Remember, the higher you move in consciousness, the less fault you find in others.

The Illusion of Two Types

There are two kinds of people in this world: Those who believe there are two kinds of people in this world and those who are smart enough to know better.

Don’t be misled by the illusion of wealth. Big houses, fancy cars, designer clothes, and extravagant holidays are NOT true wealth—they’re often just debt. Real wealth lies in freedom, options, time, and health.

This world is full of people who are going to target you for anything and everything you do, but you need to stay strong with your values, you have to believe in yourself, never let their words to influence you or reach your mind.

Isolate as much as you want to become stronger, even if you see that loneliness is an unbearable hell, it is much better than the multiple masks of humans