She explains: “12 years ago I was a single mum with no money and I was really struggling. I came across an article all about the power of positive thinking and I applied it all to my own life.
“I’d always wanted to be a model but being just 5’ 3” I never thought I could do it. But I realised I just had to change my thoughts - and do you know what, I got my dream job, I became a model and travelled the world.
“After 7 years of modelling I knew I wanted to slow it down, and find the time to find the perfect man and the perfect house. So I applied those same positive thinking techniques to that - and I met Phil and we now have two beautiful sons together.”
After her own experiences, Tanya stepped back from modelling to become a life coach, but she had so many clients she decided to write a book to be able to help even more people with her self-help techniques.
She admits the title of the book may be misunderstood, and insists it’s all about being positive in life.
She says: “Phil didn’t like the title of the book when I told him because he thought it sounded like I was being big-headed or have landed on my feet in life. But that’s not what I’m about at all. It’s about how I went from someone with nothing, to achieving all of my dreams.”
You can purchase Tanya Bardsley’s book 'Just A Girl Who Got It All' on Amazon (UK) or Amazon (USA)
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