r/selfimprovement
2.6M members
r/selfimprovement is a subreddit with 2.6M members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses self improvement, self improvement, relationships, mental health, and motivation, 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
: "People who clawed their way out of a really dark place, what actually helped?"
32 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "Help me. Haven't showered in 10 days, addicted to screens, brain is dead."
13 posts
Popular Topics in r/selfimprovement
#1
Self Improvement
: "i hate who i am around other people"
29 posts
#2
Self Improvement
: "One small habit that made me a noticeably better listener and improved almost every relationship I have."
25 posts
#3
Relationships
: "Used to be an introvert. Absolutely cannot do it anymore. Realised that friendships and Relationships really enrich life and feel I have missed out"
19 posts
#4
Mental Health
: "I can’t relax, I just doom scroll and overthink. How do I stop this?"
17 posts
#5
Motivation
: "Something terribly wrong with me. No Motivation to do anything."
16 posts
#6
Mental Health
: "How do I quit p*** and start actually healing myself?"
16 posts
#7
Habits
: "Anyone else realise some of their biggest problems came from Habits they thought were harmless?"
14 posts
#8
Personal Growth
: "LPT: Spend 1-2 years building muscle aggressively, then switch to a much lower-effort maintenance lifestyle"
12 posts
#9
Anxiety
: "I can’t relax, I just doom scroll and overthink. How do I stop this?"
10 posts
#10
Apps
9 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
: "People who clawed their way out of a really dark place, what actually helped?"
88 posts
#2
Tips and Tricks
: "Help me. Haven't showered in 10 days, addicted to screens, brain is dead."
46 posts
#3
Vent
: "Wasting away my 20s bedrotting"
43 posts
#4
Other
: "I’m addicted to paying for sex."
19 posts
#5
Fitness
: "LPT: Spend 1-2 years building muscle aggressively, then switch to a much lower-effort maintenance lifestyle"
4 posts
Member Growth in r/selfimprovement
Yearly
+362k members(15.9%)
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Last updated: July 2, 2026