r/selfimprovement

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About r/selfimprovement

“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.

The community at a glance

r/selfimprovement is a Subreddit for Personal Growth with roughly 2.8M members. It has been around since 2008. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 2nd largest community in the Personal Growth topic page.

Roughly 381K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Self Esteem, Hate, and Book. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests. Product recommendations often mention book, app, and podcast.

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Established 2008
2.8M Members

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Yearly: +381K members
Growth: +16.0% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 17K members
  • 2014: 17K members
  • 2015: 17K members
  • 2016: 17K members
  • 2017: 31K members
  • 2018: 53K members
  • 2019: 114K members
  • 2020: 229K members
  • 2023: 1.3M members
  • 2024: 220K members
  • 2025: 425K members
  • 2026: 319K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Nov: 29K members
  • Dec: 27K members
  • Jan: 29K members
  • Feb: 29K members
  • Mar: 29K members
  • Apr: 31K members
  • May: 35K members
  • Jun: 41K members
  • Jul: 28K members
  • Aug: 28K members
  • Sep: 55K members
  • Oct: 14K members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    14 posts in the past month
    1. I dont think I'll get to experience a relationship, and I have to come to terms with that. But I don't know how I'm supposed to do that, what do I do?
    2. What self-improvement advice are actually valuable, and not crap?
    3. How can you outgrow a version of yourself without resenting who you were?
    #1
    Advice Requests
    I dont think I'll get to experience a relationship, and I have to come to terms with that. But I don't know how I'm supposed to do that, what do I do? · What self-improvement advice are actually valuable, and not crap? · How can you outgrow a version of yourself without resenting who you were?
    14

Topics

  • Self Esteem
    5 posts in the past month
    1. How do I improve my self-esteem and self-worth without the past precluding me?
    2. How to not care about what other people think of me?
    3. What helped you the most in building your self-esteem and developing lasting confidence?
    #1
    Self Esteem
    How do I improve my self-esteem and self-worth without the past precluding me? · How to not care about what other people think of me? · What helped you the most in building your self-esteem and developing lasting confidence?
    5
  • Hate
    4 posts in the past month
    #2
    Hate
    4
  • Book
    3 posts in the past month
    #3
    Book
    3
  • Porn
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Day 1: Quitting drugs, social media, internet, porn, sugar, music, junk food, video games, Tv, etc.
    2. Just ''Quiting porn" isn't working
    3. What are the worst dopamine hits? Scrolling? Porn? What else? To avoid them.
    #4
    Porn
    Day 1: Quitting drugs, social media, internet, porn, sugar, music, junk food, video games, Tv, etc. · Just ''Quiting porn" isn't working · What are the worst dopamine hits? Scrolling? Porn? What else? To avoid them.
    3
  • Community
    2 posts in the past month
    #5
    Community
    2

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  • Question
    48 posts in the past month
    1. I dont think I'll get to experience a relationship, and I have to come to terms with that. But I don't know how I'm supposed to do that, what do I do?
    2. How to deal with anxiety / depressive mood from health „problems“
    3. How do I stop caring about what other people think?
    #1
    Question
    I dont think I'll get to experience a relationship, and I have to come to terms with that. But I don't know how I'm supposed to do that, what do I do? · How to deal with anxiety / depressive mood from health „problems“ · How do I stop caring about what other people think?
    48
  • Tips and Tricks
    13 posts in the past month
    1. My Self-Affirmations and Daily Reflections Template, Refined over six years
    2. I grade myself on effort and it’s why nothing improves
    3. How did you deal with skepticism ?
    #2
    Tips and Tricks
    My Self-Affirmations and Daily Reflections Template, Refined over six years · I grade myself on effort and it’s why nothing improves · How did you deal with skepticism ?
    13
  • Other
    8 posts in the past month
    1. Day 1: Quitting drugs, social media, internet, porn, sugar, music, junk food, video games, Tv, etc.
    2. There Is no benefit in doing bad habits.
    3. I am going through a serious disease call parkinson's I am 30m, I feel like helpless.
    #3
    Other
    Day 1: Quitting drugs, social media, internet, porn, sugar, music, junk food, video games, Tv, etc. · There Is no benefit in doing bad habits. · I am going through a serious disease call parkinson's I am 30m, I feel like helpless.
    8
  • My Achievement
    6 posts in the past month
    1. Achievements in 2026 and New Year's Resolution Ideas for 2027
    2. Day 52/90 — 30 Job Applications, but Still Fighting Distractions
    3. What small change improved your life more than you expected?
    #4
    My Achievement
    Achievements in 2026 and New Year's Resolution Ideas for 2027 · Day 52/90 — 30 Job Applications, but Still Fighting Distractions · What small change improved your life more than you expected?
    6
  • Life Hack Tips
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Mom was right. It was the damn phone.
    2. Self-compassion isn’t letting yourself off the hook. In an experiment, people who went easy on themselves after failing a test studied longer for the retest.
    3. Little things
    #5
    Life Hack Tips
    Mom was right. It was the damn phone. · Self-compassion isn’t letting yourself off the hook. In an experiment, people who went easy on themselves after failing a test studied longer for the retest. · Little things
    3

Product recommendations

  • book
    14 posts in the past month
    1. Which book best crushes the habit of showing off?
    2. Any recommended books on how to be more like a woman as a man?
    3. What books, videos or classes do you recommend to someone who becomes way too anxious and toxic when dealing with situations that aren't perfect?
    #1
    book
    Which book best crushes the habit of showing off? · Any recommended books on how to be more like a woman as a man? · What books, videos or classes do you recommend to someone who becomes way too anxious and toxic when dealing with situations that aren't perfect?
    14
  • app
    3 posts in the past month
    1. What is the BEST all-round daily planning app in your opinion?
    2. Anybody have an app they could recommend to stop watching YouTube?
    3. Does anyone use a habit tracker app / digital journal? Looking for recs
    #2
    app
    What is the BEST all-round daily planning app in your opinion? · Anybody have an app they could recommend to stop watching YouTube? · Does anyone use a habit tracker app / digital journal? Looking for recs
    3
  • podcast
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Positive/ educational podcast recs
    2. Advice and Tips of improving communication in relationships? Podcast and video recs
    #3
    podcast
    Positive/ educational podcast recs · Advice and Tips of improving communication in relationships? Podcast and video recs
    2
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/selfimprovement for?
Best for Personal Growth enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/selfimprovement 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/selfimprovement have?
Roughly 2.8M members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/selfimprovement on?
r/selfimprovement 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/selfimprovement cover?
On the Hive Index, r/selfimprovement is organized under Personal Growth.
How do I join r/selfimprovement?
You can join r/selfimprovement by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Personal Growth communities like?
Communities for people working on habits, mindset, and self-improvement in a broad sense. You will find daily check-ins, coaching spaces, and peer support across Discord, WhatsApp, and subscription communities on various platforms. Range from casual motivation groups to more structured personal development programs.
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