Life has been tough after break-up, says Lara Bingle

Australian model Lara Bingle has in an interview revealed that her life has been tough ever since she broke-up with ex-fiance Michael Clarke.

Bingle, 22, told the Today Show that it has not been easy coping with the emotional turmoil and public scrutiny.

"It's been tough, yeah it's been tough," the Daily Telegraph quoted her as saying.

But she did not seem phased by the uncertainty surrounding her future after a series of career setbacks recently, saying she simply tried not to think about it.

"I try not to worry too much," she said.

"I just want to work. I'm really happy at the moment. I'm trying to do my job, and being given that chance is really exciting for me," she added.