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, accountability, self improvement, and habits, 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 think one of the kindest things you can do for yourself is stop measuring your life against everyone else's."
45 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "why do some dudes get the girls, get the money the success the friends and all the fun in life while some are struggling and living miserably ?"
5 posts
#3
Money Talk
: "What would be smarter? Paying off debt or focusing on savings? Details inside"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/selfimprovement
#1
Self Improvement
: "With everyone being on Self Improvement journeys, what is actually happiness in you’re eyes?"
15 posts
#2
Apps
12 posts
#3
Accountability
6 posts
#4
Self Improvement
6 posts
#5
Habits
: "I've started valuing Habits that save future effort more than Habits that feel impressive."
6 posts
#6
Mental Health
: "Chat if you think you aren't doing well"
5 posts
#7
Tools
4 posts
#8
Discipline
4 posts
#9
Accountability Partner
3 posts
#10
Motivation
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
: "What's one piece of self-improvement advice that sounded like complete bullshit... until you actually tried it?"
92 posts
#2
Vent
: "The severe train accident I survived completely changed how I see people"
44 posts
#3
Other
: "I asked 100 people over the age of 60, "What are the biggest regrets of your life?""
31 posts
#4
Tips and Tricks
: "I stopped using entertainment to escape boredom, and my days suddenly became much longer."
26 posts
#5
Bot flair for bots
: "Turning point"
1 post
#6
Fitness
: "i underfeed myself without thinking when i'm by myself but thats a problem directly affecting me"
1 post
Member Growth in r/selfimprovement
Yearly
+356k members(15.5%)
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Last updated: July 21, 2026