Millie Bright Quotes

Animals are everything to me. I always say, 'Who rescued who?' with my horse Belle. She is my greatest teacher. She teaches me to be grounded, present, and in the moment, which I feel is key to happiness. My panic attacks become nonexistent when spending time with my animals, especially out in nature.

It isn't that I don't tackle issues; it's just that they're secondary to giving somebody an escape route from the banal routine of everyday life.

I was having a bad day, and my friend said, 'Go wash your hair.' I thought it was really silly - but it made me feel so much better. It might be a small thing, but it works. Washing it off and starting over.

When I walk through that gate to the court, that's my escape. I block out everything, good and bad.

I just need somewhere to dump all my negativity.

Escapism is survival to me.

Sorrow can be alleviated by good sleep, a bath and a glass of wine.

Drag your thoughts away from your troubles... by the ears, by the heels, or any other way you can manage it.

To get rid of depression, I swim with dolphins.

Any kind of problem you have in your life, you come to Bikram. Your life becomes the best in the world.

The idea is to improve somebody's day. That's how I've always viewed my job. I'm a distraction therapist. I make people's problems go away for just a little bit.

I definitely use my music to kind of alleviate my stress and get me through specific moments in time where I'm just being really tough on myself.

Right now, half the world is depressed and they need to be entertained.

I have a mental coach in Korea, and I talk to her every week before the tournament, during the tournament and try to talk to her and try to get a little bit of the pressure off.

I thought I'd use music to confront the problems that I faced, and it helped. I found a more healing mindset, and it did rejuvenate me.

For some people, staying grounded means doing yoga. For others, it's spending time with family. Social media, too, can be a lifesaver.

Music stops you from thinking.

I love my job, but it can be a little stressful at times. And reading has become a really healthy escape.

Anything that can keep me distracted and from my own brain, it's good.

If you're feeling a little bit down, a bit of kneading helps.

There is a direct correlation between gardening and mental health, not just to maintain good mental health but to repair it as well - that's anything in the gamut from depression to serious brain damage, schizophrenia or autism.

I will continue going to the psychologist. It helps me to manage the pressure and emotions.

People talk about escapism as though it's something nasty but escapism is wonderful!

I think too much. Being in my body is much more satisfying than being in my head.

Quit worrying about your health. It will go away.