r/simpleliving is a subreddit with 1.6M members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses simple living, struggling, mental health, community, and hate, and they frequently recommend/review minimalist shoes and appliance.
Breaking free of the work/spend/borrow cycle in order to live more fully, sustainably, and cooperatively.
Popular Themes in r/simpleliving
#1
Advice Requests
: "I'm kind of feeling very tired and depressed, and just wondering what makes you feel better?"
4 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "Overcoming emotional numbness and feeling disconnected after years of chronic stress"
3 posts
Popular Topics in r/simpleliving
#1
Simple Living
: "The Comfort of Low Stress, Needing Less, & Simple Living"
17 posts
#2
Struggling
11 posts
#3
Mental Health
: "I’m starting to think not every hour of my day needs to be productive"
9 posts
#4
Community
8 posts
#5
Hate
8 posts
#6
Job
: "36F, stable Job, but I feel like I’m dying inside & desperately seeking guidance. Do I quit without knowing what’s next?"
6 posts
#7
Self Improvement
: "I’m starting to think not every hour of my day needs to be productive"
6 posts
#8
Hobby
: "Why does every Hobby somehow end with me buying supplies?"
5 posts
#9
Balance
: "36F, stable job, but I feel like I’m dying inside & desperately seeking guidance. Do I quit without knowing what’s next?"
4 posts
#10
Technology
3 posts
Products Discussed in r/simpleliving
Minimalist Shoes
13 reviews
#1
Xero
5.0★ from 3 reviews
#2
Vivobarefoot
4.3★ from 3 reviews
#3
Lems
4.0★ from 1 review
Appliance
2 reviews
#1
Ninja Blender
5.0★ from 1 review
#2
Magic Bullet
4.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/simpleliving
#1
Discussion Prompt
: "This week, I’m leaving some space for real life"
56 posts
#2
Seeking Advice
: "I automate chores and end up spending the time we save on the 9-to-5 rat race"
48 posts
#3
Sharing Happiness
: "A simple Saturday"
43 posts
#4
Resources and Inspiration
: "The joy of saying no"
11 posts
#5
Just Venting
: "I just don’t care about the grind anymore."
10 posts
#6
Offering Wisdom
: "Simple Living Tip: Mods, create a minimum account age and karma score!!"
8 posts
Member Growth in r/simpleliving
Yearly
+145k members(10.0%)
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Last updated: September 13, 2026