Be A Better YOU with Gareth Boot

In this weeks episode I talk about living a more authentic life, true to your own values and principles and doing less people pleasing.

Most people don't have a problem-solving problem. They have a noise problem. They think about the problem in the shower, mention it over dinner, lie awake running through scenarios. And nothing gets solved. The problem just sits there, getting heavier. In this episode, I walk you through a five-part framework for solving any problem, properly. Not a hack. A process. The kind that takes you fro...

Most people think they need more time, more information, or better conditions before they can start. They don't. In this episode, I breaks down why preparation becomes a hiding place, and what creativity and resourcefulness can do that planning never will. Plus a challenge at the end you can do before the day is out.

A bit of an impromtu episde this week . Woke up with the desire to talk about the subject of doing less stuff you don't want to do.

We are living in some ver uncertain and worring times, and peoples mental health is being challabged. In thi sspidoe a share some simple ways to improve your mental health when facing things that feel out of your control.

Everyone’s talking about the manosphere. Most people are missing the point. After watching the Louis Theroux documentary, one thing became clear: This isn’t about toxic masculinity. It’s about what happens when men lose structure. In this episode, I break down what’s really going on: Why anger is being monetised Why blame is replacing responsibility Why so many men feel lost—and are listening to t...

In this episode I talk about doing a 1st quarter revew of 2026 and also look at taking away any excuses about not having enough time, money or resources to get where you want to be.

If you feel like you’re trying but not really moving forward, this episode is for you. We look at why going through the motions keeps people stuck, and what needs to shift for real progress to begin.

Many people try to fix motivation or productivity when the real issue is energy. In this episode we focus on three simple foundations that restore physical capacity: daily movement, cleaning up nutrition, and proper rest. Small changes in these areas often have a bigger impact than complicated systems.

Are you directing your day — or reacting to it? In this episode, we explore why constant reaction quietly drains energy and erodes clarity, and how a simple structural shift can restore calm and direction.

Feeling tired without knowing why? This episode explores mental load — the invisible pressure of carrying too much internally — and how simple structure can restore calm.

I this episode we talk about busyness and how it can be a distraction from doing things we need to do because they are difficult or uncomfortable.

Some days you don’t have much energy — and that’s normal. In this episode, I talk about the smallest actionable step : not the perfect move or the best plan, but the smallest thing you can do to keep yourself moving when motivation is low. This is about avoiding all-or-nothing thinking, staying in motion on messy days, and building consistency without burning yourself out. Sometimes progress isn’t...

This episode isn’t about restarting, pushing harder, or finding motivation. It’s about understanding why most plans fall apart once the excitement fades — and how to rebuild something that actually lasts. In this episode, I talk about: Why January relies on emotion Why motivation burns out Why structure matters more than intensity How to stabilise instead of starting over I also share a personal d...

You know that thing you've been avoiding for weeks? The difficult conversation, the project you need to start, the change you know you need to make? You've got all the reasons why you can't do it right now. Too busy, too tired, not the right time, need to think about it more. Meanwhile, you're spending more energy making excuses than it would take to just do the bloody thing. This...

It's January 19th already. Feels like about two minutes since Christmas, doesn't it? Nearly three weeks of 2026 gone, and what have you actually done with them? This episode is about the uncomfortable truth that time's moving faster than you think, and you're wasting what you've got. But here's the thing - you've also got more than enough time if you stop filling it wit...

Everyone's talking about burnout these days. Rest more, set boundaries, practice self-care. But what if that's not actually your problem? What if you're not burnt out from working too hard? What if you're just exhausted from spending your days doing things you absolutely hate? This episode challenges the comfortable narrative around burnout and asks the question nobody wants to ans...

You already know what needs to change in your life. You've known for ages. So why are you still asking for advice you won't take, blaming other people for your choices, and pretending next year will magically be different? This episode isn't about motivation or new strategies. It's about calling out the five things you need to stop doing if you actually want 2026 to be different fr...

Every January starts the same. Fired up, massive goals, all the energy. Then February hits and it all falls apart. Why does this keep happening? And more importantly, how do you actually start the year in a way that lasts? Here's how to build momentum that doesn't crash when the excitement wears off.

A short one this week because you don't need a lecture, you need a reminder. It's the 22nd. You're already in the thick of Christmas. Here's what to remember while you're navigating the next few days. Thank you for listening this year. Merry Christmas. Take care of yourself.

This week I'm setting the challenge at the start instead of the end: do a proper end of year reflection. Not the Instagram version. The useful one. I walk you through the exact process I use - an hour, a notebook, four parts. The data dump, the three categories (What Worked, What Didn't, What Surprised Me), the forward look, and finding your one thing for next year. This only works if you...

When the streak becomes more important than the thing you're doing, something's broken. Real consistency isn't about never missing - it's about coming back. I missed two weeks because I was doing inner work and didn't have much to say. The old me would have panicked. Now I know that sometimes not showing up is the most consistent thing you can do. As the year ends, the real adv...

When life feels chaotic, you need one solid thing to hold onto. I share 5 anchors from The 12 Habits system that ground you when everything else is uncertain. Pick one. Start today. Rising Early, Moving Daily, Clean Eating, Journaling, or Meditation.

In this week's episode, I talk about anxiety and how it's becoming more common, and give you 4 practical things you can do to remove it.

Most people never start because they're terrified of being bad at something new. But staying stuck doing only what you're already good at? That's the fast track to burnout. This week's podcast is about why being willing to be absolutely shit at something might be the most important skill you never learned.