r/getdisciplined
r/getdisciplined is a subreddit of roughly 2 million members focused on building self-discipline: members post advice, ask for help with specific struggles, and share progress. It is free, anonymous and always open, which makes it useful for finding methods and reading honest failure stories, and less useful as an accountability mechanism.
| Format | Text forum: advice posts, help requests, progress reports |
|---|---|
| Price | Free |
| Platform | Reddit (web and app) |
| Best for | Reading how others structure routines, asking specific questions anonymously |
| Vibe | Earnest and blunt; quality swings between genuinely sharp method posts and recycled listicles |
What it's like
The best content is in detailed method posts where someone explains a system that worked for them and answers questions in the comments. The worst is motivational boilerplate reposted weekly. Sorting by top posts of the month filters most of the noise. Asking for help usually gets replies, and the anonymity means people describe their procrastination more honestly than they would anywhere with their name on it.
Who it suits
- People diagnosing their problem who want to read how others in the same trap escaped it.
- Anyone who wants a free, zero-commitment starting point before paying for tools or coworking services.
- Not ideal as ongoing accountability: nobody notices if you disappear, which is the opposite of what body doubling provides.
Related
Implementation intentionsBody doubling
Frequently asked questions
Does browsing r/getdisciplined actually help?
Reading about discipline is itself a popular form of procrastination, and the subreddit knows it: the community calls it out regularly. Used briefly to find one method to try this week, it helps; used as a daily feed, it becomes the distraction.