‘Happiness is about balance'
We're all looking for new and fulfilling ways to live our best lives, something that Anita Rani is exploring on her new podcast, Bright Ideas with Anita Rani, in partnership with EE. In the latest episode, she learns how Kirsty Gallacher finds her own pockets of happiness.
The TV presenter began her career at Sky Sports in 1998 and since then has covered some of the world's major sporting events, from the Olympics to the Ryder Cup, so it's little wonder when she says: 'Exercise is everything to me. Fitness is everything.' For Kirsty, carving out a happy life comes down to making sure each part of our lives is on an even keel: 'I think happiness is about balance. Making sure I'm doing the right things in all the areas that are important – whether it's home, life, work, kids.'
She tells Anita why we shouldn't put ourselves under too much pressure trying to overachieve, recalling her sons' advice: 'They say to me, 'Mummy, why do you need to do that now?'' and that spending time alone enjoying nature helps her to escape those expectations.
The former Strictly contestant also reflects on what it takes to be successful. Despite being the daughter of a sporting great, being a woman meant she had to work harder to prove herself in the industry, and she explains why being confident, prepared to wing it and trusting that it will all work out goes a long way.
For all of Kirsty's tips, life hacks, insights and stories, catch the latest episode of Bright Ideas with Anita Rani on Apple Podcasts Spotify, Amazon Music or wherever you get your podcasts. Episodes are released weekly on Wednesdays.
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