Why Carly Flynn likens herself to Bridget Jones

The TV presenter and radio host reveals why she is similar to the classic chick flick character.

My typical day…

My working week is so varied as I’m self-employed, but there are some regular features to each week. I teach yoga classes at Positive Balance on Auckland’s North Shore and I have my radio show on a Saturday at Radio Live. Outside of that the days are filled up with the kids and their routines. After dropping the two big kids at school I always go for a walk with the baby to fit some exercise in, then I’ll often have a coffee with girlfriends before heading home and figuring out my daily priorities. I write them down to make sure I don’t get off track (social media and replying to emails is a shocker for this). I’ve had to become very focused and clear in my intentions for each day otherwise I just get behind and have to work at night-time, which is never ideal!

Most of my time is taken up by…

Washing. Cooking. Cleaning. Tidying. Organising kids’ after-school activities. Their in-school activities. Making lunches. Sorting out my radio show. My yoga studio. My websites… My life.

If I were a billionaire, I’d…

Sort out the school system in NZ. We need more teachers and more space for our kids to learn and play. And buy up public camping grounds zoned for development to keep that Kiwi dream alive. And probably spots for community gardens too.

The person I’d cast in a movie of my life would be…

I’m not quite Bridget Jones but similar. I am soooo forgetful and a little bit clumsy, but I always aim to have a smile on my face!