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, apps, self improvement, accountability, 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
: "My ex told me I wasn't "enjoying life." Here is why building a life you don't need to escape from is the ultimate cheat code."
64 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "Realizing that the "daily grind" mentality is just a recipe for burnout"
15 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "I need help loosing weight (16F, 5’2 and 220 lbs)"
1 post
#4
Ideas
: "I think one underrated form of self-improvement is making life easier for your future self."
1 post
#5
Opportunities
: "i dream about being successful a LOT but never taking the steps to actually get there.."
1 post
#6
Self-Promotion
: "i built a quit-porn app because nothing out there actually helped me"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/selfimprovement
#1
Self Improvement
11 posts
#2
Apps
9 posts
#3
Self Improvement
7 posts
#4
Accountability
6 posts
#5
Motivation
4 posts
#6
Habits
4 posts
#7
Accountability Partner
3 posts
#8
Relationships
3 posts
#9
Books
3 posts
#10
Mentorship
3 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 become a more interesting person?"
125 posts
#2
Other
: "My ex told me I wasn't "enjoying life." Here is why building a life you don't need to escape from is the ultimate cheat code."
32 posts
#3
Tips and Tricks
: "I think one underrated form of self-improvement is making life easier for your future self."
20 posts
#4
My Achievement
: "If you vape"
14 posts
#5
Life Hack Tips
: "⭐ What did you stop caring about once you realized it wasn't worth the emotional price?"
5 posts
#6
Fitness
: "Most people want the look, but they don't want the lifestyle that comes with it"
2 posts
#7
Positive Affirmations
: "Worth remembering on difficult days"
2 posts
Member Growth in r/selfimprovement
Yearly
+353k members(15.2%)
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Last updated: August 13, 2026