r/selfimprovement

2.7M members
r/selfimprovement is a subreddit with 2.7M members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests, and the community frequently discusses self improvement, apps, self improvement, advice, 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
: "How to not be ashamed of failure?"
16 posts

Popular Topics in r/selfimprovement

#1

Self Improvement

: "The only 5 advices you need for Self Improvement."
15 posts
#2

Apps

11 posts
#3

Self Improvement

7 posts
#4

Advice

: "23F In Job Corps Struggling, Looking For Advice"
7 posts
#5

Accountability

6 posts
#6

Motivation

: "What if I just don’t want to do life."
6 posts
#7

Social

: "25M — Two years ago I was at one of my lowest points. My life has improved a lot, but I still feel completely behind Socially. What should I work on next?"
6 posts
#8

Relationships

5 posts
#9

Self Hate

5 posts
#10

Life

: "What if I just don’t want to do Life."
5 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
#1
YouTube
5.0 from 3 reviews
#2
Robert Greene
5.0 from 3 reviews
#3
Modern Wisdom
5.0 from 2 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 dont know where to start"
44 posts
#2
Tips and Tricks
: "How to concentrate properly on my work at home?"
15 posts
#3
Other
: "I need help"
14 posts
#4
My Achievement
: "How do you handle the emotional impact of social media likes? (Self-reflection)"
11 posts
#5
Positive Affirmations
: "8 years a NEET, severe social anxiety, and deep in a PMO addiction. I feel completely stuck, how do I break this chain?"
2 posts
#6
Life Hack Tips
: "I want to start fresh but it’s not working"
1 post

Member Growth in r/selfimprovement

Yearly
+348k members(14.9%)

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Last updated: August 21, 2026