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Be Better YOU

Be Better YOU

By Gareth Boot

Be A Better YOU - A podcast sharing thoughts on Mindset, Wellness & Spirituality. Practical ways to become the best authentic version of yourself you can be.
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#001 "Playing with fire"

Be Better YOUNov 05, 2019

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#290 "Using your intuition"

#290 "Using your intuition"

In this week's episode, I talk about using your intuition and questioning the things we do with a very though provoking question.

May 06, 202430:28
#289 "New Month - Get up early"

#289 "New Month - Get up early"

A new month is upon us, and in this episide I talk about why May is a great month to start to use the early mornings to make you better.

May 01, 202416:20
#288 "There is always a way!"

#288 "There is always a way!"

In this episode, I share an empowering statement that you can use to find a solution to even the most difficult situations.

Apr 29, 202419:52
#287 "Energy on demand"

#287 "Energy on demand"

In this episode, I share some ways to lift your energy levels if they feel low.

Apr 22, 202417:53
#286 "Copy what they did"

#286 "Copy what they did"

In this episode, I share the principle of modelling (copying) people who have done what you want to do to speed up your success in anything.

Apr 15, 202417:41
#285 "Felling lost? do this!"

#285 "Felling lost? do this!"

Ever feel lost in life? Of course you do; we all do.

In this episode, I share a simple four-stage process for going from feeling lost to empowered and moving forward.

Apr 08, 202415:13
#284 "How to better manage your time"

#284 "How to better manage your time"

In this episode, I share a process that will help you manage your time better and also talk about how you could

use the new month of April to be a better you.

Apr 01, 202419:28
#283 "Red Flags"

#283 "Red Flags"

Today's episode is about being mindful of areas you might be slipping in on your journey to being a better you.

Mar 25, 202418:46
#282 "Spring is here"

#282 "Spring is here"

This is a short episode to welcome in Spring and give you a couple of ideas on how you could use the season to "Be A Better YOU."

Mar 20, 202409:53
#281 "What are you feeling? What do you want?"

#281 "What are you feeling? What do you want?"

In today's episode, I am going to share a coaching process with you that you can use on yourself if you would like to move away from any negative feelings.

Mar 18, 202421:29
#280 "Finish what you start"

#280 "Finish what you start"

Today's episode is about the importance of finishing what you start.


Mar 11, 202409:21
#279 "New month and being efficient"

#279 "New month and being efficient"

In today's episode, I bring together a few thoughts on the new month of March and share some ideas on how to be more efficient.

If you struggle with time management or planning, you might get a lot out of this one.

Mar 04, 202426:03
#278 "Planning and the nothing box"

#278 "Planning and the nothing box"

Today's episode is about the importance of reviewing and changing plans when you need to. I also talk about something called "The Noting Box" which will make sense to many of you men out there,

Feb 26, 202428:16
#277 "Relight your fire"

#277 "Relight your fire"

Today's episode is about the importance of passion, doing things that give us joy and avoiding the people and stuff that don't.

Feb 19, 202426:20
#276 "Don't quit, adapt"

#276 "Don't quit, adapt"

In this episode, I use a recent experience on a walk to share how adapting instead of quitting is a smart move.

Things get tough for us all at times, and ensuring we can have the correct mindset to keep going is what matters.


Feb 12, 202426:56
#275 "Experiementing and taking risks with Sue"

#275 "Experiementing and taking risks with Sue"

In this episode, I am joined by my partner and Yoga and wellness specialist Sue Cowlishaw. In it we talk about experimenting and taking risks.

The whole episode itself was an experiment as I wanted to try recording a two-person podcast with a new, very portable set-up.

Feb 05, 202424:22
#274 "New month, let's move"

#274 "New month, let's move"

In this episode, to mark the start of February, I talk about using this month to focus on getting better physically.

Feb 01, 202412:09
#271 "If it's not working, change it!"

#271 "If it's not working, change it!"

In today's episode, I talk about the definition of insanity, how to recognise if something is not working and the importance of changing things based on experience.

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Jan 29, 202428:50
#272 "Why everyone should journal (and I do mean everyone)"

#272 "Why everyone should journal (and I do mean everyone)"

In this episode, I talk about journaling. Having done this now for a prolonged period of time the benefits are so good I want to encourage others to make this a daily habit you make a non-negatiable,

Jan 22, 202426:30
#271 "Goal Overwhelm"

#271 "Goal Overwhelm"

In this episode I talk about goal overwhelm and how to avoid it and dress rest days when taking on goals.

Thanks to Jose for suggesting the subject.

Jan 15, 202419:44
#270 "1 down 51 to go"

#270 "1 down 51 to go"

So we have the first week of 2024 under our belt, and how was it for you?

In this episode I talk about the importance of starting strong, how regular reviews are essential, and what to do if you need to get going.

Jan 08, 202429:19
#269 "It's a new year, Hello 2024"

#269 "It's a new year, Hello 2024"

In todays episode I talk about goal setting for the year ahead.

Jan 01, 202428:33
#268 "Winter is here"

#268 "Winter is here"

A new season is upon us and in this episode I look at ways you can use Winter to be a better you.

Dec 22, 202312:03
#267 "Processing negative emotions"

#267 "Processing negative emotions"

We are a week away from Christmas day and where many love this time of year, some people find it a challenging time.

Having negativity around a time of year, place to person can be worked through and in the episode I hare how.

Dec 18, 202317:55
#266 "Setting intentions for 2024"

#266 "Setting intentions for 2024"

As we approach the end of the year, this is a great tine to set some intentions/goals for the year ahead.

In this episode I share why it makes sense to do it now, and what to do once you have set them.

Dec 11, 202318:47
#265 "Going all in"

#265 "Going all in"

In this episode I talk about the benefits of going all in on something and what going all in takes.

Dec 04, 202328:52
#264 "Let's do December"

#264 "Let's do December"

New month and in this episode I talk about ways to use December. And if you are someone who finds this time of year days, a couple of ideas for how you can change that this year.

Dec 01, 202313:58
#263 "Starting a challenge or Goal the right way"

#263 "Starting a challenge or Goal the right way"

In this episode I share some thoughts on ways you can start challenges or goals in a better way and avoid the pitfalls that cause people to quit on them.

Nov 27, 202326:09
#262 "Ever get stuck in a rut?"

#262 "Ever get stuck in a rut?"

It todays episode I talk about how to get out of a rut if you find yourself stuck in one and also share a simple way to avoid getting into one in the first place.

Nov 20, 202316:27
#261 "Bob talks about Ikigai"

#261 "Bob talks about Ikigai"

In this episode I am joined my a guest, my good friend Bob Proctor. Bob has been practicing something called "Ikigai" for a couple of years and today he shares what it is, how he found it and how it can help you have a more fulfilling life.

Nov 13, 202301:03:05
#260 "Going from Bad to Good"

#260 "Going from Bad to Good"

In this episode share a few ideas on ways to go from being bad to good for anything you would like to be better at.

Nov 06, 202331:46
#259 "Hello November"

#259 "Hello November"

A new month is upon us, and still plenty of time this year to get stuff done. I explain more in this episode.

Nov 01, 202315:22
#258 "Getting more organised"

#258 "Getting more organised"

In this episode I share with you some solid practices I am using that have helped me become way more organised and efficient in 2023.

I cover a lot in this episode and if you are someone who would like to be more efficient and reduce the stress of poor organisation or stuff or thoughts, you will get a lot from this one.

Oct 30, 202349:01
#267 "letting things go"

#267 "letting things go"

In todays episode I talk about how letting things go can be a challenge. Be it "stuff" we accumulate in our physical environment or mental and emotional "stuff". Learning to let go is good for our peace and is something we can work on and get better at.

Oct 23, 202328:00
#266 "Bringing up the rear"

#266 "Bringing up the rear"

In this episode I talk about how to be good at anything you need to first be ok with being bad.

Oct 16, 202317:56
#265 "Don't ignore little niggles"

#265 "Don't ignore little niggles"

In this episode I talk about ignoring little niggles can lead to bigger issues.

Oct 09, 202316:16
#264 "New month and restarting old habits"

#264 "New month and restarting old habits"

In this episode I talk about the start of a new month and the opportunities that brings as well as talk about restarting positive habits that you may have let slip.

Oct 02, 202324:59
#263 "Autumn and avoiding SAD"

#263 "Autumn and avoiding SAD"

We have just entered Autumn, a new season for us to get our teeth into.

But for some, it's can be a tough time of ear was the days become coder and darker.

In this episode I give you some ideas of how to get the most out of the next 12 weeks.

Sep 25, 202320:20
#262 "Essential Skills Part 3"

#262 "Essential Skills Part 3"

In the final episode of this mini series I cover off another 3 essential skills for life, gratitude, money management and saying NO.

Sep 18, 202318:51
#261 "Essential Skills Part 2"

#261 "Essential Skills Part 2"

Continuing this mini series on essential skills for life, this weeks episode covers off keeping fit, time management and ending things.

Sep 11, 202318:40
#260 "Essential Skills Part 1"

#260 "Essential Skills Part 1"

For the next couple of weeks I am doing a mini series of episodes on essential life skills. This episode covers off the first 4, reading, preparing food and communication.

Sep 04, 202321:35
#259 "Think & Grow Rich"

#259 "Think & Grow Rich"

New month, new season. In this episode I share my thoughts on how to best use this new start and offer my thoughts on why Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill could be a good book to work through in September and Autumn.

Sep 01, 202317:50
#258 "The 12 Habits"

#258 "The 12 Habits"

In this episode I am excited to share with you something I have just finished working on that will play a big part in my work going forward. "The 12 Habits" are in my experience the only 12 habits you need to master to be the best version of yourself you can be.

Aug 28, 202333:22
#257 "I did a 3 day water fast!"

#257 "I did a 3 day water fast!"

In this I share me experience of doing a 3 day water fast.

Aug 21, 202325:21
#256 "Less choice is better"

#256 "Less choice is better"

In this episode I hare 10 reasons why I believe having less choice is a benefit.

Aug 14, 202314:16
#255 "When it doesn't go to plan"

#255 "When it doesn't go to plan"

In this episode I talk about seeing the opportunity when things don't go to plan.

Aug 07, 202318:53
#254 "New month...August"

#254 "New month...August"

Augist is a great month to look at your fitness. More in the episode.

Aug 01, 202312:35
#253 "Be honest with yourself"

#253 "Be honest with yourself"

In this episode I talk about the importance of being brutally honest with yourself if you want to make some positive changes.

Jul 31, 202320:03
#252 "appreciation of home"

#252 "appreciation of home"

In this episode, my first back from my Summer break I talk about appreciation of where you live.

Jul 24, 202318:23
#251 "Beginnings and Ends"

#251 "Beginnings and Ends"

In tis episode I talk about hw our life is a succession of cycles and how to avoid feeling sad when one of those ends.

Jul 17, 202314:02