r/simpleliving

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About r/simpleliving

Breaking free of the work/spend/borrow cycle in order to live more fully, sustainably, and cooperatively.

The community at a glance

r/simpleliving is a Subreddit for Meditators and mindfulness practitioners with roughly 1.6M members. It has been around since 2009. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 2nd largest community in the Mindfulness topic page.

Roughly 145K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Simple Living, Struggling, and Mental Health. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests and Pain & Anger. Product recommendations often mention books, skin care routine, and podcast.

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Established 2009
1.6M Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +145K members
Growth: +10.0% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 16K members
  • 2014: 21K members
  • 2015: 16K members
  • 2016: 17K members
  • 2017: 19K members
  • 2018: 31K members
  • 2019: 64K members
  • 2020: 129K members
  • 2021: 303K members
  • 2023: 646K members
  • 2024: 106K members
  • 2025: 98K members
  • 2026: 111K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Oct: 5K members
  • Nov: 13K members
  • Dec: 12K members
  • Jan: 14K members
  • Feb: 9K members
  • Mar: 11K members
  • Apr: 17K members
  • May: 18K members
  • Jun: 14K members
  • Jul: 12K members
  • Aug: 12K members
  • Sep: 3K members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    8 posts in the past month
    1. At 58, I just want to work a low-key job.
    2. My job provides financial stability but my passion has gone. What do I do?
    3. What to do if you can't sleep when your brain just won't turn off?
    #1
    Advice Requests
    At 58, I just want to work a low-key job. · My job provides financial stability but my passion has gone. What do I do? · What to do if you can't sleep when your brain just won't turn off?
    8
  • Pain & Anger
    5 posts in the past month
    1. The absurdity of the modern tempo and wealth hoarding
    2. Climbing the ladder doesn't make anyone happy. Friends aren't going to pay your bills either.
    3. Consumerism - I think I have a problem
    #2
    Pain & Anger
    The absurdity of the modern tempo and wealth hoarding · Climbing the ladder doesn't make anyone happy. Friends aren't going to pay your bills either. · Consumerism - I think I have a problem
    5
  • Money Talk
    1 post in the past month
    1. I’m tired of spending $40 every time I step out my front door
    #3
    Money Talk
    I’m tired of spending $40 every time I step out my front door
    1
  • Solution Requests
    1 post in the past month
    1. If I have internet, basic necessities, AC, and a room to myself, I’m satisfied. What’s the cheapest way to live like this without spending so much money on rent or ideally, spending nothing at all?
    #4
    Solution Requests
    If I have internet, basic necessities, AC, and a room to myself, I’m satisfied. What’s the cheapest way to live like this without spending so much money on rent or ideally, spending nothing at all?
    1

Topics

  • Simple Living
    17 posts in the past month
    1. The Comfort of Low Stress, Needing Less, & Simple Living
    #1
    Simple Living
    The Comfort of Low Stress, Needing Less, & Simple Living
    17
  • Struggling
    11 posts in the past month
    #2
    Struggling
    11
  • Mental Health
    9 posts in the past month
    1. I’m starting to think not every hour of my day needs to be productive
    2. What got easier when you stopped trying to optimize it?
    #3
    Mental Health
    I’m starting to think not every hour of my day needs to be productive · What got easier when you stopped trying to optimize it?
    9
  • Community
    8 posts in the past month
    #4
    Community
    8
  • Hate
    8 posts in the past month
    #5
    Hate
    8

Flair

  • Discussion Prompt
    62 posts in the past month
    1. It’s all about enjoying the simple things
    2. I’m tired of spending $40 every time I step out my front door
    3. This week, I’m leaving some space for real life
    #1
    Discussion Prompt
    It’s all about enjoying the simple things · I’m tired of spending $40 every time I step out my front door · This week, I’m leaving some space for real life
    62
  • Sharing Happiness
    62 posts in the past month
    1. I'm retiring at 32
    2. I walk on this beach every morning, rain or shine. It always looks different and it always heals my soul.
    3. Buying fresh flowers has quietly replaced a lot of my impulse shopping
    #2
    Sharing Happiness
    I'm retiring at 32 · I walk on this beach every morning, rain or shine. It always looks different and it always heals my soul. · Buying fresh flowers has quietly replaced a lot of my impulse shopping
    62
  • Seeking Advice
    35 posts in the past month
    1. I automate chores and end up spending the time we save on the 9-to-5 rat race
    2. What is something you removed from your life that gave you more peace than you expected?
    3. Morning 6AM click
    #3
    Seeking Advice
    I automate chores and end up spending the time we save on the 9-to-5 rat race · What is something you removed from your life that gave you more peace than you expected? · Morning 6AM click
    35
  • Offering Wisdom
    17 posts in the past month
    1. My friend floored me with a comment that I think will genuinely change my life.
    2. Let’s all celebrate a simple life!
    3. Over the past year, my personality has changed a lot.
    #4
    Offering Wisdom
    My friend floored me with a comment that I think will genuinely change my life. · Let’s all celebrate a simple life! · Over the past year, my personality has changed a lot.
    17
  • Just Venting
    17 posts in the past month
    1. I think I keep buying things for a person I wish I was.
    2. For many of us, most of "professional work" is a waste of time
    3. Visit from Jehovah's witness in the woods
    #5
    Just Venting
    I think I keep buying things for a person I wish I was. · For many of us, most of "professional work" is a waste of time · Visit from Jehovah's witness in the woods
    17

Product recommendations

  • books
    20 posts in the past month
    1. If I want to stop my purchase only to the most essential rather than things that my mind desire, what practical suggestions you recommend? Also what do you recommend that can make me think and stop impulsive buying? What worked for you in such scenario?
    2. What TV shows have you enjoyed watching and would recommend?
    3. Can you guys recommend me some books about stress ?
    #1
    books
    If I want to stop my purchase only to the most essential rather than things that my mind desire, what practical suggestions you recommend? Also what do you recommend that can make me think and stop impulsive buying? What worked for you in such scenario? · What TV shows have you enjoyed watching and would recommend? · Can you guys recommend me some books about stress ?
    20
  • skin care routine
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Best effective skin care routine?
    2. Best effective skin care routine?
    #2
    skin care routine
    Best effective skin care routine? · Best effective skin care routine?
    2
  • podcast
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Can you recommend a simple living podcast?
    2. Simple living podcast recs?
    #3
    podcast
    Can you recommend a simple living podcast? · Simple living podcast recs?
    2
  • mattress topper
    1 post in the past month
    1. Need recommendations best firm mattress topper for back pain
    #4
    mattress topper
    Need recommendations best firm mattress topper for back pain
    1
  • luggage
    1 post in the past month
    1. Recommend Your Favorite Luggage
    #5
    luggage
    Recommend Your Favorite Luggage
    1
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/simpleliving for?
Best for Meditators and mindfulness practitioners enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/simpleliving 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/simpleliving have?
Roughly 1.6M members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/simpleliving on?
r/simpleliving 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/simpleliving cover?
On the Hive Index, r/simpleliving is organized under Meditators and mindfulness practitioners.
How do I join r/simpleliving?
You can join r/simpleliving by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Mindfulness communities like?
Communities for people practicing meditation, mindfulness, and breathwork as part of daily life. Whether you call it meditation or mindfulness, you will find Discord communities for group sessions and discussion, Reddit communities for every tradition from Zen to Vipassana, and dedicated spaces for beginners looking to start a practice.
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