Geri Horner reveals she found her 30s ‘so difficult’ because she felt ‘pressure’ to be ‘ticking boxes’ in life and admits she only became ‘content’ in her 40s

Geri Horner has admitted she found her 30s ‘difficult’ as she felt pressure to ‘tick boxes’ in her life.

The 51-year-old singer has told how she felt in a ‘no man’s land’ in her thirties after the Spice Girls went their separate ways in 2000.

She confessed that she felt like she was being “overshadowed” by those around her as they achieved their “life goals,” saying she had no “bravado” at the time.

Speak with GraziaGeri said she didn’t become satisfied until she reached her 40s, when she started praising herself for doing her best.

‘I found (their thirties) so difficult. “I felt so much pressure in so many areas where everyone was overshadowing me and ticking boxes that I wasn’t – relationships, life goals, I felt like I was in no man’s land,” she told the publication.

Struggles: Geri Horner has admitted she found her thirties ‘difficult’ as she felt pressure to ‘check boxes’ in her life

‘The ingénue had left the building, the bravado of the 1920s was gone and I had fallen a few times. It wasn’t until I turned forty that I found inner satisfaction.

“It happened little by little, I started thinking, ‘You know what? I’m trying my best.’

Geri – who is married to Christian Horner – went on to talk about how she wants to ‘inspire’ other people to be brave, as she spoke about writing her new novel.

She has been busy promoting her new book Rosie Frost and The Falcon Queen and told how she decided to write it because she felt the world needed a new hero.

The story follows orphan Rosie as she is sent to a mysterious island, home to special teenagers and also a sanctuary for endangered species.

Previously speaking about the book, Geri said she hoped it would inspire young readers to ‘find their own strength and power’ despite challenges.

She said: “Rosie Frost has been in my heart for a long time and this feels like just the right time to introduce her to the world.

“I hope her strength in the face of adversity and journey to believing in herself will inspire young readers around the world to find their own strength and power as they face challenges in their own lives.”

Her latest comments come after BBC Breakfast viewers cringed over her ‘car crash’ interview on Thursday’s episode of the show.

Candid: Speaking to Grazia, Geri said that she only became satisfied when she reached her 40s, when she started praising herself for doing her best

Her fans criticized presenters Charlie Stayt and Naga Munchetty for their ‘awkward’ questions when the Spice Girl appeared to discuss her new book.

Naga asked Geri if she had done any “research” on them before the interview, while Charlie accused her of “pointing fingers” a lot during the chat.

During the conversation, Naga said, “You know what, you are very interesting as an interviewee. You came in to make sure you researched us too, didn’t you?’

Geri insisted this was the “polite thing to do,” before Charlie intervened, saying: “Also, you’re pointing fingers quite a lot, to be honest.”

Shocked, she replied, “Is that rude?! I’m so sorry Charlie,” Naga then said, “You don’t like being interviewed?”

However, Geri insisted she “didn’t mind” being interviewed as she enjoys the communication.

In another awkward moment, Geri talked about how she does the writing for her novel in a shed in her garden because it helps her concentrate.

But Charlie said skeptically, “I bet it’s not a shed, right? When you say barn, I think of a warehouse or a luxury room.’

Geri replied: ‘I hear cynicism, no, it’s a shed in the garden.’

Viewers took to Twitter to react to the cringe-inducing altercation, accusing the presenters of having ‘antagonistic undertones’.

Oh dear! Her latest comments come after BBC Breakfast viewers cringed over her ‘car crash’ interview in Thursday’s episode of the show

One person said: ‘Why is this interview with Geri on BBC Breakfast so awkward? Geri is a delight, but both interviewers seem to have a slightly antagonistic undertone, it’s so weird!’

Another viewer was on Charlie’s side and said: ‘@BBCBreakfast what’s going on with Geri and Charlie? So condescending and arrogant towards him.’

A third commented: ‘Disappointing to hear that Geri is asked more about her husband than her writing. Very naughty Charlie!’

Another added: ‘It would have been great to hear Geri talk without being constantly interrupted and condescended to.’