r/selfimprovement
2.7M members
r/selfimprovement is a subreddit with 2.7M members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses self improvement, self improvement, apps, habit, and accountability, and they frequently recommend/review self-help book, youtube recommendations, and self-help books.
“Make the most of yourself....for that is all there is of you.”
― Ralph Waldo Emerson
This subreddit is for those who have questions about how to improve any aspects of their lives, from motivation and procrastination, to social skills and fitness, and everything in between. It is also a subreddit to share your helpful and civil ideas, tips, and advice on how others can improve themselves.
Popular Themes in r/selfimprovement
#1
Advice Requests
: "For anyone who broke the "I'll start on Monday" loop and built a routine that stuck: what was your secret?"
38 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "I realized breaking tiny promises to myself was making me trust myself less"
11 posts
Popular Topics in r/selfimprovement
#1
Self Improvement
: "Tried most of the Self Improvement tips people have posted on social media, but now what?????"
23 posts
#2
Self Improvement
: "I need Help to level Up my life"
9 posts
#3
Apps
9 posts
#4
Habit
: "What’s one small Habit that quietly improved your emotional resilience?"
7 posts
#5
Accountability
6 posts
#6
Motivation
: "How do I stop giving up?"
6 posts
#7
Self Esteem
: "I think I am a bad person"
5 posts
#8
Habits
4 posts
#9
Discipline
4 posts
#10
Emotions
: "Why does Emotions and feelings have so much power ?"
4 posts
Products Discussed in r/selfimprovement
Self-help Book
31 reviews
#1
Dr. Joe Dispenza
5.0★ from 2 reviews
#2
Eckhart Tolle
5.0★ from 2 reviews
#3
Viktor Frankl
5.0★ from 2 reviews
Youtube Recommendations
20 reviews
#1
YouTube
5.0★ from 3 reviews
#2
Robert Greene
5.0★ from 3 reviews
#3
Modern Wisdom
5.0★ from 2 reviews
Self-help Books
5 reviews
#1
Eckhart Tolle
4.0★ from 1 review
#2
David Goggins
5.0★ from 1 review
#3
Jon Kabat-Zinn
5.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/selfimprovement
#1
Question
: "I realized breaking tiny promises to myself was making me trust myself less"
86 posts
#2
Vent
: "Don't do anything outside of work"
37 posts
#3
Other
: "Do it alone."
25 posts
#4
Tips and Tricks
: "How to do lifemaxxing. A comprehensive guide inspired by Aristotle."
19 posts
#5
Fitness
: "I’ve been going to the gym or working out every other day now for the past two months."
3 posts
Member Growth in r/selfimprovement
Yearly
+356k members(15.4%)
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Last updated: July 29, 2026