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 2.7M 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 355K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Self Improvement, Apps, and Self Improvement. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests and Pain & Anger. Product recommendations often mention books.
Community Topics
Community Features
This community has a forum
Subreddit Analysis
via GummySearchMember 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: 224K members
Past year (monthly)
- Sep: 23K members
- Oct: 17K members
- 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: 1K members
Themes
- Advice Requests20 posts in the past month
- What's one thing you stopped chasing that made you happier?
- What is it that you are trying to improve?
- Is there any way to get out of being stuck in a victim mindset?
#120Advice RequestsWhat's one thing you stopped chasing that made you happier? · What is it that you are trying to improve? · Is there any way to get out of being stuck in a victim mindset? - Pain & Anger14 posts in the past month
- I had one amazing date, she chose someone else, and I’m struggling more than expected. Why do I get attached so quickly?
- Too embarrassed to seek therapy
- I keep sabotaging myself with alcohol and drugs. How do I break this cycle?
#214Pain & AngerI had one amazing date, she chose someone else, and I’m struggling more than expected. Why do I get attached so quickly? · Too embarrassed to seek therapy · I keep sabotaging myself with alcohol and drugs. How do I break this cycle? - Ideas1 post in the past month
- Looking for Ideas/Inspiration for 3 month goals
#31IdeasLooking for Ideas/Inspiration for 3 month goals - Money Talk1 post in the past month
- What purchase improved your life way more than you expected?
#41Money TalkWhat purchase improved your life way more than you expected?
Topics
- Self Improvement11 posts in the past month#111Self Improvement
- Apps9 posts in the past month#29Apps
- Self Improvement7 posts in the past month#37Self Improvement
- Accountability6 posts in the past month#46Accountability
- Motivation4 posts in the past month#54Motivation
Flair
- Question92 posts in the past month
- I messaged someone I hadn’t spoken to in 11 years. The hard part wasn’t what I expected.
- Will I be an abuser my entire life?
- What's a life lesson that sounded cliché until you experienced it yourself?
#192QuestionI messaged someone I hadn’t spoken to in 11 years. The hard part wasn’t what I expected. · Will I be an abuser my entire life? · What's a life lesson that sounded cliché until you experienced it yourself? - Tips and Tricks27 posts in the past month
- Let’s hear your best self improvement tips!
- Addictions holding you back from actually getting your life together (and how to break them)
- I lost everything at 25. I've never been more grateful.
#227Tips and TricksLet’s hear your best self improvement tips! · Addictions holding you back from actually getting your life together (and how to break them) · I lost everything at 25. I've never been more grateful. - Other26 posts in the past month
- What's one thing you stopped chasing that made you happier?
- I'm 27 now. Looking back, these are the lessons that quietly changed the way I live.
- Bought My First Car Today!!!
#326OtherWhat's one thing you stopped chasing that made you happier? · I'm 27 now. Looking back, these are the lessons that quietly changed the way I live. · Bought My First Car Today!!! - Vent22 posts in the past month
- Just my take on "lazy" people
- I had one amazing date, she chose someone else, and I’m struggling more than expected. Why do I get attached so quickly?
- Is unconditional love even real?
#422VentJust my take on "lazy" people · I had one amazing date, she chose someone else, and I’m struggling more than expected. Why do I get attached so quickly? · Is unconditional love even real? - My Achievement3 posts in the past month
- Tools can hurt you if you use them wrong. The LLM is a tool. I’ve just recovered from AI Psychosis and I’d like to help y’all avoid it.
- What habit taught you the most discipline?
- I don’t have either of my hands, but it taught me a valuable lesson about gratitude and personal growth. Here is a small reminder.
#53My AchievementTools can hurt you if you use them wrong. The LLM is a tool. I’ve just recovered from AI Psychosis and I’d like to help y’all avoid it. · What habit taught you the most discipline? · I don’t have either of my hands, but it taught me a valuable lesson about gratitude and personal growth. Here is a small reminder.
Product recommendations
- books7 posts in the past month
- 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?
#17booksWhich 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?
Community Reviews
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 2.7M 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.
Added 10/21/2021
Monthly Stats
- 24
- Views /mo (+41%)
- 23
- Visitors /mo (+44%)
- 1
- Referrals /mo (-67%)
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