Be A Better YOU with Gareth Boot
Episodes
#388 "Why 5am Changes Everything (And It's Got Nothing To Do With The Time)".
18 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
"Most people set a 5am alarm and turn it off three days in. This week we're talking about why rising early keeps failing and what it actually...
#387 "To thine self be true"
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode I talk about living a more authentic life, true to your own values and priciples and doing less people pleasing.
#386 "How to Solve Any Problem (Without Losing Your Mind Doing It)".
04 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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, li...
#385 "The Preparation Trap".
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 wh...
#384 "Do less stuff you don't want to do".
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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.
#383 "Improving your mental health with things that feel out of your control"
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 impro...
#382 “The Manosphere Problem Is Actually a Structure Problem”.
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone’s talking about the manosphere.Most people are missing the point.After watching the Louis Theroux documentary, one thing became clear:This ...
#381 "You already have everything you need to do what you want to do"
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 resourc...
#380 "Stop going through the motions".
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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, a...
#389 "Only What's Necessary - The power od Simplification"
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we explore the principle of OWN It — Only What’s Necessary, and the power of simplification when life starts to feel overwhelming....
#279 If Your Energy Is Low, Start With These Three Things
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 phy...
#378 "Always Reacting, Rarely Directing"
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
#377 "Carrying Too Much Mentally".
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling tired without knowing why?This episode explores mental load — the invisible pressure of carrying too much internally — and how simple stru...
#376 "Busy doesn't mean effective".
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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.
#375 "Smallest actionable step".
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
#374 "January Lied to You. February Tells the Truth."
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode isn’t about restarting, pushing harder, or finding motivation.It’s about understanding why most plans fall apart once the excitement ...
#373 "Your Excuses Are More Exhausting Than The Work"
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 mak...
#372 You've Got Less Time Than You Think (And You're Wasting It)"
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 actual...
#371 You're Not Burnt Out, You're Just Doing Sh*t You Hate".
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone's talking about burnout these days. Rest more, set boundaries, practice self-care. But what if that's not actually your problem?What ...
#370 "You Already Know What Needs to Change"
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 othe...
#369 "How to Start 2026 Without Crashing in February"
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 mo...
#368 "In the Thick of It (What to Remember This Christmas)"
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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&#...
#367 "How to Do an End of Year Reflection (The Practical Version)"
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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....
#366 "Consistency Isn't What You Think It Is".
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When the streak becomes more important than the thing you're doing, something's broken. Real consistency isn't about never missing - it...
#365 "Find Your Anchor- One Thing To Control When Everything Feels Out Of Control".
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 un...
#364 "Anxiety and how to deal with it"
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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.
#363 "Permission to Be Rubbish"
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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? Tha...
#362 "The Savage Protocol - Why I'm Starting Over"
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Savage Protocol - Why I'm Starting OverDiscipline slipped. Took a week away to get clear. Starting 120 days of brutal discipline on Monday.Thi...
#361 "Feel It, Don't Feed It".
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We all get emotional. Someone winds you up. Something doesn't go your way, and you experience loss. And suddenly you're angry, frustrated, or ...
#360 "There Is No Tomorrow- How Discipline Sets You Free"
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Every time you break a small promise to yourself, you're normalising quitting. But it works both ways - keep small promises, build momentum.In thi...
#359 "Better or Easier? (Spoiler: You're Lying to Yourself)"
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We all claim we want to get better—fitter, richer, more successful. But when push comes to shove, we choose easier every single time. And that's why...
#358 "Trust the Process- How Patience and Intuition Create Better Decisions".
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In a world that pushes speed and instant results, we've forgotten the power of slowing down. But the best decisions—the ones that truly transform yo...
#357 "The 3 Missing Connections That Are Secretly Destroying Your Happiness"
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling disconnected and unfulfilled? You're not alone. In this episode, we explore the three fundamental connections that determine whether you t...
#356 "The elephant in the room".
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about taking time to look at things going on in your life, things that need sorting, but perhaps you are choosing to ignore.
#355 "Let it be - time to talk spirituality"
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I open up about the importance of spirituality in my own personal development journey and suggest that real change occurs when spirit...
#354 "The power of inspiration".
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about the importance of inspirations and how it is something we can and should actively seek out.
#353 "Letting go of social media - It's brilliant".
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I discuss my recent decision to completely leave social media. It's been life-changing, and if you use social media, you might ge...
#352 "Living in the NOW - Find more peace and enjoyment in life"
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about how living more in the now can lead to more peace, fulfilment and productivity.
#351 "How to Stay Motivated When Life Gets Hard".
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Only a short episode this week. But it came from a question from a listener about motivation when life gets hard, and I don't need long to answer ...
#350 "Busting limiting beliefs".
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Recognising limiting beliefs and overcoming them is essential if you want to be the best version of yourself you can be. In this week's episode, I...
#349 "The power of a flexible mindset"
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about the importance of developing a flexible mindset and how flexibility in thinking and actions can help us be more effectiv...
#348 "How to manage and remove anxiety".
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about anxiety, how we all feel it and how we can reduce and remove it.
#347 "The power of accountability - get where you want to be faster"
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about the importance of accountability and how it plays a key role in achieving any kind of success. But not all accountabilit...
#346 "I did a 7 day water fast - My honest experience, the good, and the not so good parts of it"
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is a long episode for me, and one where I share a brutally honest view on what I experienced on a 7-day water fast. If you are considering doing ...
#345 "The mindset of total focus (Part 2)"
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the second part of this two prt mini series on the mindset of total focus, I share how my week of focus went, and what to do when it doesn't go...
#344 "The mindset of total focus (Part 1)"
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about what it takes to develop a mindset that allows you to totally focus and get a specific goal completed. I am about to ent...
#343 "Mindful eating for better mental, physical and emotional wellness".
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I share some ideas around my journey into mindful eating for better mental, physical and emotional wellness.
#342 "The Power of Positive Self-Talk- How to Change Your Inner Dialogue"
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is all about how we talk to ourselves, and how flipping out inner dialogue from a negative one to a positive one can be really powerful.A...
#341 "Building Resilience- How to Bounce Back from Life's Challenges
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about resilience and the importance it plays in dealing with setbacks and challenges. In it, I will give you five strategies a...
#340 "The Truth About Self-Doubt (And How to Beat It)".
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about self-doubt. How does it show up, and how can you overcome it!
#339 " 5 Daily Mindset Habits- Simple Practices That Lead to Big Results".
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Only a short episode today, but in it, I share five simple, powerful mindset habits that have big results.In April, I launched a private Facebook grou...
#338 "6 simple things you can do to be happier"
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is about happiness, and I share six simple things you can do if you would like to experience more happiness in your life.If you are inter...
#337 "How to experience more peace, focus and productivity by simplifying your life"
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about simplification. I share some ways I have used it to really experience more peace, focus and productivity and how you can...
#336 "Test, review, tweak - A recipe for success and growth in anything"
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I share a simple system you can use to get better at anything.
#335 "The Role of Positive Affirmations in Shaping Your Reality"
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk about positive affirmations, and how they are way more than just repeating statements over and over again.
#334 "Meditation for busy minds-Finding calm in chaos".
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk about meditation, what it is and what it's not. And how I use it to stay calm and solve problems.
#333 "From Procrastinator to Action Taker: Unlocking Your Productivity Power"
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Learn a simple technique to overcome procrastination and get more done.
#332 "The Power of Saying ‘No’: How to Prioritise Your Well-Being"
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about how saying no can protect your energy, preserve your mental health, and lead to a more fulfilled life.
#331 "Overcoming Fear: How to Turn Your Doubts Into Motivation"
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I offer four ways to turn doubts and fears into motivation and excitement.
#330 "How to achieve more goals in less time"
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, I talk about how to achieve your goals in less time so you can do more in 2025.
#329 "5 simple ideas you can use to start a regular fitness routine and improve your mental health
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about how daily movement can really help you stay in physical, mental and emotional shape. And five simple things you can do t...
#328 "Use this morning routine if you want to have a successful day"
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about the importance of a solid morning routine and give you what I believe are the six essentials to any successful morning r...
#327 "The Mindset of clean eating, some hacks to eating better"
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about how food affects our mood and mindset and how we can use some mindset hacks to clean up our food and our mood.
#326 "Avoid this trap if you want 2025 to be a success"
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the first of 2025, I talk about a trap many people fall into when it comes to going after their goals and objectives for the New Year...
#325 "Setting powerful goals for 2025 (Part 3)
30 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the final part of this mini-series on setting powerful goals for 2025, I bring in the powerful practice of visualisation to lock in your goals and ...
# 324 Setting powerful goals for 2025 (Part 2)
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the second part of this mini-series, I discuss taking the powerful goals that excite you and putting together a plan.
#323 "Setting powerful goals for 2025 (Part 1)
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is the first of a 3 part mini-series on how to set powerful goals for 2025. If you want to smash 2025, it starts with getting your goals right; ...
#322 "Why patience is importnat and how to develop it"
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about the importance of patience and how it leads to a better, more successful life. I also share some ways you can develop pa...
#321 "How to change something you're not happy with and what's stopping you"
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I share what's holding you back from changing things you're not happy with and how to get over that.
#320 "How to remove stress, worry and anxiety, quickly and easily."
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I address why we feel stress, anxiety and worry and offer a solution you can use to remove it quickly and easily.
#319 "Want more energy? Listen to this!
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is the final episode in this min series on The CARE System®, today we look at energy. How to avoid it being drained, and how to top it up.
#318 "Be and action taker"
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I continue this mini-series on the four non-negotiables of achievement. Today, I talk about taking action.
#317 "Get Clear"
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I continue from last week in sharing the four non-negotiables of achievement that make up "The CARE System®"; this week, we look at ...
#316 "Fall down 7 times, stand up 8"
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about resilience and persistence and how to become more resilient with simple daily actions.
#315 "Simplification and being efficient."
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about how simplification can lead to being more efficient and get you to achieve your goals more quickly. I also talked about ...
#314 "Do hard things"
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about how doing hard, challenging, difficult things helps you to strengthen your mindset and character.
#313 "Back to Basics"
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
we need to go back to basics to go forwardIn this episode, I discuss how, sometimes, to go forward, we need to go back to basics.
#312 "Nothing changes until you do"
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is about change.
#311 "Why am I doing this?"
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I talk about the power of the question "What am I doing this?" and also talk about the new season we have just moved...
#310 "When you feel fed up, do this!"
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We all get fed up from time to time, so in this episode, I offer some ideas and strategies for you to go from feeling fed up to revved up.
#309 "Use time pressure (The J.E.T Method)"
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
,In this episode I talk about and demonstrate how putting time pressure on ourselves can help us be more efficient.
#308 "If you don't love it, don't do it."
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about my recent experience with a multi-day walk and how important it is to do what you love.
#307 "From Carnivore to Keto to "GB Keto" in 130 days"
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The posting of this episode marks 130 days of my experimenting with a carnivore and keto diet before finding what worked for me in what I am calling &...
#306 "Death Ground"
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about some of the experiments I have been trying for the last 122 days, along with some of the results and a new term that des...
#305 "These 2 things trump inspiration and motivation"
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nothing wrong with inspiration and motivation, but in this episode, I talk about a couple of things that trump them.
#304 "Rest & Reset"
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about the importance of knowing when to do something I call a "Rest & Reset." If you feel frustrated with someth...
#303 "You don't always get what you want. But you do get what you need"
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I share a few things I discovered during my Summer break. I think it might help some of you who might ger frustrated if things don...
#302 "Turn a problem into a project"
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I share a different way to look at solving problems that I found really useful.
#301 "organise your space"
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is about simplicity, minimalism, and organisation in your space to reduce stress and overwhelm.
#300 "A milestone episode about GOALS"
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this my 300th episode, I talk about my goals and how getting to 300 was one of my goals.
#299 "Having boundaries"
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, which also includes the new month segment as it's July, I talk about how having strong boundaries in relationships is essential.
#298 "Plan an adventure"
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about how planning regular adventures and mini breaks is a great way to expand your thinking and stay well.
#297 "Use you accomplishments"
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We all have accomplishments, but sometimes, we forget about them and focus on what we feel we are doing wrong. In this episode, I offer a simple way t...
#296 "Find your source of motivation"
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes, we all lack motivation. So, finding a reliable source to regain it is a smart move. In this episode, I discuss some simple ways to do it.
#295 "Be caresful who infuences you"
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I discuss how we need to be careful about who and what influences us.
#294 "Hey June - New Month Episode"
01 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
So we are into a shiny new month. In this short episode, I share a few ideas of what you could use June for.
#293 "Going Old Skool"
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about how I am starting to become a lot more analogue with some of my things and why I believe ditching the digital world and ...
#292 "I went carnivore for 30 days and this is what happened.
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I share my experience experimenting with a carnivore diet. Recently, I have felt bloated, had put on some weight, had a lack of en...
#291 "Do this to enjoy stuff you don't like doing"
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I share a technique called reframing, a simple way to make even the most difficult and boring tasks more enjoyable.
#290 "Using your intuition"
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, I talk about using your intuition and questioning the things we do with a very though provoking question.