/r/DecidingToBeBetter/

r/DecidingToBeBetter

1.4M members
r/DecidingToBeBetter is a subreddit with 1.4M members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses looking for a, self improvement, mental health, accountability, and relationships, and they frequently recommend/review hobby, podcast recommendations, and fitness apps.
Ready to make a positive change in your life and leave behind habits that no longer serves you? This community is for you! Please read rules before posting.

Popular Themes in r/DecidingToBeBetter

#1
Advice Requests
: "How Do You Get Your Life Back After Losing Yourself?"
58 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "My dad is losing his battle with Stage IV cancer, My own company went bankrupt, My fiance of 4 years broke up with me and I don't know what to do with my life anymore"
32 posts

Popular Topics in r/DecidingToBeBetter

#1

Looking For A

48 posts
#2

Self Improvement

: "How do I start being better?"
24 posts
#3

Mental Health

: "Did quitting smoking weed help you better address your Mental Health issues?"
23 posts
#4

Accountability

13 posts
#5

Relationships

: "I lack empathy in my life, and I want to get better because It's starting to absolutely destroy my Relationships, but I don't know where to begin."
13 posts
#6

Motivation

: "How do I motivate myself to actually do things in my free time?"
8 posts
#7

Relationship

: "Thier Relationship is making me envious"
8 posts
#8

Habit Formation

: "For those who completely quit the habits that were holding them back in life, what changed?"
7 posts
#9

Mental Health

6 posts
#10

Change

5 posts

Products Discussed in r/DecidingToBeBetter

Hobby

2 reviews
#1
Scrapbooking
5.0 from 1 review
#2
Needling Felting
5.0 from 1 review
#1
Adult Child Podcast
5.0 from 1 review

Fitness Apps

1 review
#1
Ironwolf Pact
5.0 from 1 review

Flair Used in r/DecidingToBeBetter

#1
Seeking Advice
: "Why, went left alone, does my brain always go to strife, fighting, winning arguments, etc? Is it possible to reset your default to pleasant?"
157 posts
#2
Discussion
: "My dad is losing his battle with Stage IV cancer, My own company went bankrupt, My fiance of 4 years broke up with me and I don't know what to do with my life anymore"
20 posts
#3
Sharing Helpful Tips
: "Setting a boundary: lack of planning / response on your part means you are on your own"
6 posts
#4
Spreading Positivity
: "Becoming ever so slightly more productive made me happier than I've ever been"
6 posts
#5
Success Story
: "Quit weed like 3 months ago! What actually keep me going isn't willpower, is watching my brain measurably recover"
4 posts
#6
Progress Update
: "I've decided to quit engaging in online spaces where people are constantly negative about their appearance"
2 posts

Member Growth in r/DecidingToBeBetter

Yearly
+111k members(8.7%)

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Last updated: August 14, 2026