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 frustration, advice, self hate, book, and accountability buddy, 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
: "I had really bad social anxiety and this is how I fixed it."
64 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "Why I kept burning out in my friendships (and the hard truth I had to accept)."
16 posts
Popular Topics in r/selfimprovement
#1
Frustration
15 posts
#2
Advice
: "What type of therapy is best for chronic emptiness and lack of identity, and why?"
9 posts
#3
Self Hate
6 posts
#4
Book
3 posts
#5
Accountability Buddy
3 posts
#6
Group
2 posts
#7
Voice Call
2 posts
#8
Community
2 posts
#9
Accountability Partner
2 posts
#10
Study
2 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
: "How do you actually outwork everyone in order to achieve higher amounts of 'success'?"
79 posts
#2
Other
: "need help with wasting potential and balancing careers"
22 posts
#3
Tips and Tricks
: "I had really bad social anxiety and this is how I fixed it."
17 posts
#4
My Achievement
: "Why your self-improvement system needs a wall, not just a scoreboard"
9 posts
#5
Life Hack Tips
: "Guys, may I know your 24-hour daily routine?"
2 posts
#6
Fitness
: "How do I gain more chest muscle as a skinny male that weighs 120-125 pounds"
2 posts
#7
Positive Affirmations
: "Atomic Habbits - Everyday is a good book day !"
1 post
Member Growth in r/selfimprovement
Yearly
+345k members(14.7%)
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Last updated: August 28, 2026