r/GetMotivated

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About r/GetMotivated

Welcome to /r/GetMotivated! We're glad you made it. This is the subreddit that will help you finally get up and do what you know you need to do. It's the subreddit to give and receive motivation through pictures, videos, text, music, AMA's personal stories, and anything and everything that you find particularly motivating and/or inspiring. So browse around, ask questions, give advice, form/join a support group. But don't spend too much time here; you've got better things to do.

The community at a glance

r/GetMotivated is a Subreddit for Productivity with roughly 24.1M members. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 1st largest community in the Productivity topic page.

Roughly 88K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Struggling, Motivation, and Discussion. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests and Pain & Anger. Product recommendations often mention just finished reading the psychology of success, which websites do you recommend to send applications for an entry level job?, and motivational books.

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24.1M Members

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Yearly: +88K members
Growth: +0.4% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 136K members
  • 2014: 1.8M members
  • 2015: 2.8M members
  • 2016: 4.7M members
  • 2017: 3.1M members
  • 2018: 1.5M members
  • 2019: 1.5M members
  • 2020: 1.4M members
  • 2021: 627K members
  • 2023: 3.6M members
  • 2024: 2.5M members
  • 2025: 398K members
  • 2026: 78K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Nov: 7K members
  • Dec: 8K members
  • Jan: 9K members
  • Feb: 8K members
  • Mar: 8K members
  • Apr: 10K members
  • May: 15K members
  • Jun: 8K members
  • Jul: 7K members
  • Aug: 6K members
  • Sep: 4K members
  • Oct: 3K members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    9 posts in the past month
    1. [Discussion] I discovered painting at 40. What did you discover about yourself later in life?
    2. [Story] At 52 I went back to university and the fear nearly stopped me
    3. [Text] How do I stop wasting my days off?
    #1
    Advice Requests
    [Discussion] I discovered painting at 40. What did you discover about yourself later in life? · [Story] At 52 I went back to university and the fear nearly stopped me · [Text] How do I stop wasting my days off?
    9
  • Pain & Anger
    3 posts in the past month
    1. [Discussion] Feeling lost in my 30s. Have a job but it feels like a dead end and I'm burnt out
    2. The worst and best month of my life happened in September [Story]
    3. my brain only counts exercise if i hate it [Story]
    #2
    Pain & Anger
    [Discussion] Feeling lost in my 30s. Have a job but it feels like a dead end and I'm burnt out · The worst and best month of my life happened in September [Story] · my brain only counts exercise if i hate it [Story]
    3

Topics

  • Struggling
    43 posts in the past month
    #1
    Struggling
    43
  • Motivation
    15 posts in the past month
    #2
    Motivation
    15
  • Discussion
    10 posts in the past month
    1. [Discussion] Feeling lost in my 30s. Have a job but it feels like a dead end and I'm burnt out
    2. [Discussion] Anyone else feel better on Monday once they've actually started?
    #3
    Discussion
    [Discussion] Feeling lost in my 30s. Have a job but it feels like a dead end and I'm burnt out · [Discussion] Anyone else feel better on Monday once they've actually started?
    10
  • Story
    9 posts in the past month
    1. [Story] 75% of sober 2026!
    2. [Story] Being sick as a kid ultimately led to 1.8 million subscribers
    3. The worst and best month of my life happened in September [Story]
    #4
    Story
    [Story] 75% of sober 2026! · [Story] Being sick as a kid ultimately led to 1.8 million subscribers · The worst and best month of my life happened in September [Story]
    9
  • Life
    7 posts in the past month
    #5
    Life
    7

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  • DISCUSSION
    19 posts in the past month
    1. [Discussion] Being boring should be considered a luxury lifestyle, not a personality flaw.
    2. [Discussion] I discovered painting at 40. What did you discover about yourself later in life?
    3. [Discussion] Feeling lost in my 30s. Have a job but it feels like a dead end and I'm burnt out
    #1
    DISCUSSION
    [Discussion] Being boring should be considered a luxury lifestyle, not a personality flaw. · [Discussion] I discovered painting at 40. What did you discover about yourself later in life? · [Discussion] Feeling lost in my 30s. Have a job but it feels like a dead end and I'm burnt out
    19
  • STORY
    16 posts in the past month
    1. [Story] 75% of sober 2026!
    2. [Story] Being sick as a kid ultimately led to 1.8 million subscribers
    3. [Story] At 52 I went back to university and the fear nearly stopped me
    #2
    STORY
    [Story] 75% of sober 2026! · [Story] Being sick as a kid ultimately led to 1.8 million subscribers · [Story] At 52 I went back to university and the fear nearly stopped me
    16
  • IMAGE
    11 posts in the past month
    1. [Image] You haven’t failed until you stop trying
    2. Crying helps relieve pain and makes you feel better. [Image]
    3. [Image] The river does not care about your intention. But the minute your oars rest, the current takes control.
    #3
    IMAGE
    [Image] You haven’t failed until you stop trying · Crying helps relieve pain and makes you feel better. [Image] · [Image] The river does not care about your intention. But the minute your oars rest, the current takes control.
    11
  • TEXT
    6 posts in the past month
    1. [Text] Remember. perfection is the enemy of progress.
    2. [Text] How do I stop wasting my days off?
    3. [Text] I finally stopped procrastinating by making boring, realistic daily schedules instead of idealistic ones
    #4
    TEXT
    [Text] Remember. perfection is the enemy of progress. · [Text] How do I stop wasting my days off? · [Text] I finally stopped procrastinating by making boring, realistic daily schedules instead of idealistic ones
    6
  • VIDEO
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Greg Plitt Mentality [video]
    2. Summer Days [Video]
    3. Limitless, Free, Nothing Can Stop Me [Video],
    #5
    VIDEO
    Greg Plitt Mentality [video] · Summer Days [Video] · Limitless, Free, Nothing Can Stop Me [Video],
    3

Product recommendations

  • just finished reading the psychology of success
    6 posts in the past month
    1. Just finished reading "The Psychology of Success" Highly recommend for anyone feeling stuck!
    2. Just finished reading "The Psychology of Success" Highly recommend for anyone feeling stuck!
    3. Just finished reading "The Psychology of Success" Highly recommend for anyone feeling stuck!
    #1
    just finished reading the psychology of success
    Just finished reading "The Psychology of Success" Highly recommend for anyone feeling stuck! · Just finished reading "The Psychology of Success" Highly recommend for anyone feeling stuck! · Just finished reading "The Psychology of Success" Highly recommend for anyone feeling stuck!
    6
  • which websites do you recommend to send applications for an entry level job?
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Which websites do you recommend to send applications for an entry level job?
    2. Which websites do you recommend to send applications for an entry level job?
    3. Which websites do you recommend to send applications for an entry level job?
    #2
    which websites do you recommend to send applications for an entry level job?
    Which websites do you recommend to send applications for an entry level job? · Which websites do you recommend to send applications for an entry level job? · Which websites do you recommend to send applications for an entry level job?
    4
  • motivational books
    2 posts in the past month
    1. The best motivation books you must read in 2025
    2. Recommend all the motivational books
    #3
    motivational books
    The best motivation books you must read in 2025 · Recommend all the motivational books
    2
  • best event planners
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Best Event Planners in Sharjah
    2. Best Event Planners in Sharjah
    #4
    best event planners
    Best Event Planners in Sharjah · Best Event Planners in Sharjah
    2
  • best customised luxury engagement decor
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Best Customised Luxury Engagement Decor in Dubai
    2. Best Customised Luxury Engagement Decor in Dubai
    #5
    best customised luxury engagement decor
    Best Customised Luxury Engagement Decor in Dubai · Best Customised Luxury Engagement Decor in Dubai
    2
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/GetMotivated for?
Best for Productivity enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/GetMotivated free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/GetMotivated have?
Roughly 24.1M members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/GetMotivated on?
r/GetMotivated runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/GetMotivated cover?
On the Hive Index, r/GetMotivated is organized under Productivity.
How do I join r/GetMotivated?
You can join r/GetMotivated by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Productivity communities like?
Communities for people trying to work better, study smarter, and build better habits. Discord has massive study communities running focus sessions and accountability systems, with Facebook groups and smaller communities for specific tools, workflows, and deep work approaches.
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