# Minimalism **URL:** https://forum.mustachianpost.com/c/minimalism/11.md [Latest](https://forum.mustachianpost.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.mustachianpost.com/categories.md) --- ## [About the Minimalism category](https://forum.mustachianpost.com/t/about-the-minimalism-category/20)
**Author:** [@\_MP](https://forum.mustachianpost.com/u/_MP)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2016, 5:02am UTC](https://forum.mustachianpost.com/t/about-the-minimalism-category/20 "2016-10-18T05:02:58Z")
You gotta simplify your life if you wanna enjoy it. Share with us your lifestyle best practices so that we all enjoy a stress-free life, full of happiness! --- ## [Secret Santa Wishlist for minimalists](https://forum.mustachianpost.com/t/secret-santa-wishlist-for-minimalists/14631)
**Author:** [@almi](https://forum.mustachianpost.com/u/almi)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2026, 1:47pm UTC](https://forum.mustachianpost.com/t/secret-santa-wishlist-for-minimalists/14631 "2026-06-05T13:47:40Z")
I wouldn’t consider myself a hardcore minimalist, but the yearly secret santa procedure (you gift to one from a group and get a gift from one) trigger something in me. At least we work with gift suggestion lists/wishlis… --- ## [How much of a minimalist are you?](https://forum.mustachianpost.com/t/how-much-of-a-minimalist-are-you/5554)
**Author:** [@MUFC\_OK](https://forum.mustachianpost.com/u/MUFC_OK)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2026, 8:50pm UTC](https://forum.mustachianpost.com/t/how-much-of-a-minimalist-are-you/5554 "2026-02-03T20:50:03Z")
I just watched a documentary on minimalism, also available on netflix: Why not start, what I hope can be a meaningful discussion on the topic? I saw that there is not much action on this forum on this topic. Mustachia… --- ## [Bring your own lunch?](https://forum.mustachianpost.com/t/bring-your-own-lunch/18129)
**Author:** [@PhilMongoose](https://forum.mustachianpost.com/u/PhilMongoose)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2026, 7:05am UTC](https://forum.mustachianpost.com/t/bring-your-own-lunch/18129 "2026-02-03T07:05:39Z")
For those of your working in the office, do you bring your own lunch or buy your lunch? I guess I spend about 10 - 30 Fr per day on lunch at the office. In the past, I’ve taken lunch sometimes when I had leftovers or wh… --- ## [Minimalist paradise](https://forum.mustachianpost.com/t/minimalist-paradise/1755)
**Author:** [@Zerte2](https://forum.mustachianpost.com/u/Zerte2)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2026, 10:37am UTC](https://forum.mustachianpost.com/t/minimalist-paradise/1755 "2026-02-02T10:37:02Z")
There is no free lunch, for sure. But with a 75% reduction it’s getting close :wink: … --- ## [On streaming services](https://forum.mustachianpost.com/t/on-streaming-services/12877)
**Author:** [@Giff](https://forum.mustachianpost.com/u/Giff)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2025, 5:30am UTC](https://forum.mustachianpost.com/t/on-streaming-services/12877 "2025-09-24T05:30:11Z")
Is there a “minimalistic” streaming service where I go AFTER I have selected a show, search for it, and watch it, without seeing all other million shows available in the process? I can handle the wall of enticing videos … --- ## [SBB CFF: Comfort vs Savings?](https://forum.mustachianpost.com/t/sbb-cff-comfort-vs-savings/4988)
**Author:** [@Zurtan](https://forum.mustachianpost.com/u/Zurtan)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2025, 2:02pm UTC](https://forum.mustachianpost.com/t/sbb-cff-comfort-vs-savings/4988 "2025-07-28T14:02:44Z")
Hi there, not sure about the category… I have a dilemma and would love an external point of view. I’m struggling to decide if I downgrade to 2nd class or not for my daily ride. I’m using 1st class in CFF for years now.… --- ## [Photo Backup / Cloud Storage vs Minimalism](https://forum.mustachianpost.com/t/photo-backup-cloud-storage-vs-minimalism/12803)
**Author:** [@Bojack](https://forum.mustachianpost.com/u/Bojack)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2025, 6:30pm UTC](https://forum.mustachianpost.com/t/photo-backup-cloud-storage-vs-minimalism/12803 "2025-07-22T18:30:00Z")
I’ve got a dilemma that I would like to solve for years to come… I am using Google Photos for Cloud Storage. That’s because it used to be unlimited, and it’s also nice for sharing with family, because everyone has a Goo… --- ## [When do you receive your 13th month's pay?](https://forum.mustachianpost.com/t/when-do-you-receive-your-13th-months-pay/14804)
**Author:** [@markus654](https://forum.mustachianpost.com/u/markus654)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2024, 9:46pm UTC](https://forum.mustachianpost.com/t/when-do-you-receive-your-13th-months-pay/14804 "2024-12-11T21:46:28Z")
I last heard someone say that the 13th month’s pay is nothing more than a free loan to the employer. Anyway, I’m wondering: when do you get the 13th? poll And: How do you get the 13th? poll --- ## [Please translate the German word "News-Deprivierten" to English. I am searching communities about it](https://forum.mustachianpost.com/t/please-translate-the-german-word-news-deprivierten-to-english-i-am-searching-communities-about-it/14333)
**Author:** [@Andrews1998](https://forum.mustachianpost.com/u/Andrews1998)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2024, 8:32am UTC](https://forum.mustachianpost.com/t/please-translate-the-german-word-news-deprivierten-to-english-i-am-searching-communities-about-it/14333 "2024-10-22T08:32:37Z")
Hi Please translate the German word “News-Deprivierten” to English. I even don’t understand the original word in German. I am searching communities about it. Can’t find anything with DDG. Context: Qualität der Medie… --- ## [Repair cafes in Switzerland](https://forum.mustachianpost.com/t/repair-cafes-in-switzerland/3131)
**Author:** [@chca](https://forum.mustachianpost.com/u/chca)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2024, 12:40pm UTC](https://forum.mustachianpost.com/t/repair-cafes-in-switzerland/3131 "2024-07-02T12:40:41Z")
Almost every large town and city in Switzerland has repair cafes on a regular basis… Highly recommended if you lack the tools or know-how to fix something. You will feel better fixing your 50Fr coffee grinder rather t… --- ## [FI, happiness, mid-life crisis & depression](https://forum.mustachianpost.com/t/fi-happiness-mid-life-crisis-depression/2609)
**Author:** [@1000000CHF](https://forum.mustachianpost.com/u/1000000CHF)\ **Replies:** 197\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2024, 8:47pm UTC](https://forum.mustachianpost.com/t/fi-happiness-mid-life-crisis-depression/2609 "2024-02-17T20:47:38Z")
FI doesn’t lead to freedom if it’s not making you happier. I’ve realized from the last couple of podcast episodes and blog posts of Mad Fientist that in fact, FI can lead you to unhappiness or even depression. Mad Fienti… --- ## [Health insurance "discount" of 1%](https://forum.mustachianpost.com/t/health-insurance-discount-of-1/11433)
**Author:** [@ma0](https://forum.mustachianpost.com/u/ma0)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2023, 4:54pm UTC](https://forum.mustachianpost.com/t/health-insurance-discount-of-1/11433 "2023-12-15T16:54:21Z")
My health insurance is “gifting” me 1% of the costs if I pay my insurance all at once instead of paying monthly. I am tempted to show the finger and pay monthly since it won’t be a big issue with ebills and such. How c… --- ## [Car is not for minimalist?](https://forum.mustachianpost.com/t/car-is-not-for-minimalist/11060)
**Author:** [@wavemotion](https://forum.mustachianpost.com/u/wavemotion)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2023, 1:53pm UTC](https://forum.mustachianpost.com/t/car-is-not-for-minimalist/11060 "2023-10-24T13:53:54Z")
I have a minimalist and frugal lifestyle. I don’t like having too much stuff around the house, I always look for the best deals, I cut my own hair, I cook my own meals, I only buy things that I really need and so on. I’… --- ## [FIRE, minimalism and moving to France](https://forum.mustachianpost.com/t/fire-minimalism-and-moving-to-france/8533)
**Author:** [@Kens](https://forum.mustachianpost.com/u/Kens)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2022, 3:25pm UTC](https://forum.mustachianpost.com/t/fire-minimalism-and-moving-to-france/8533 "2022-09-06T15:25:10Z")
Hi folks, Thank you for your feedbacks I am a Geneva worker, owner of our property in Neuchatel (mostly home office,commuting in train),30 years old, loving life in Switzerland where my daughter was born. I recently ge… --- ## [Saving time and space with new work shirts](https://forum.mustachianpost.com/t/saving-time-and-space-with-new-work-shirts/2421)
**Author:** [@mmm](https://forum.mustachianpost.com/u/mmm)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2021, 10:03am UTC](https://forum.mustachianpost.com/t/saving-time-and-space-with-new-work-shirts/2421 "2021-08-08T10:03:12Z")
Hi all, I think the “minimalism” section of this blog deserves more attention so I will start with something that saves me considerable amount of time, stress, and space in my day-to-day life. I threw away all my shirt… --- ## [Ethics: status-quo?](https://forum.mustachianpost.com/t/ethics-status-quo/4167)
**Author:** [@jchapuis](https://forum.mustachianpost.com/u/jchapuis)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2021, 1:51pm UTC](https://forum.mustachianpost.com/t/ethics-status-quo/4167 "2021-04-07T13:51:02Z")
As an outsider to this community, I am curious as to your positioning in terms of ethics. It seems to me that there isn’t really any ideology underlying the frugalist movement, and that it’s rather born out of pragmatis… --- ## [Starting my minimalism attempt](https://forum.mustachianpost.com/t/starting-my-minimalism-attempt/5759)
**Author:** [@Eluc](https://forum.mustachianpost.com/u/Eluc)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2021, 8:10am UTC](https://forum.mustachianpost.com/t/starting-my-minimalism-attempt/5759 "2021-04-01T08:10:50Z")
Hi Mustachians, Warning, text wall incoming, it might as well be in the “my story” section but here I focus more on the minimalism aspect of my story, still not ready to share my full story online. After reading Mr. MP… --- ## [FIRE Calculator](https://forum.mustachianpost.com/t/fire-calculator/2761)
**Author:** [@Daniel](https://forum.mustachianpost.com/u/Daniel)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2020, 4:43am UTC](https://forum.mustachianpost.com/t/fire-calculator/2761 "2020-10-06T04:43:11Z")
Hi to all, I would appreciate feedback on this FIRE calculator we’ve created on moneyland.ch: https://www.moneyland.ch/en/fire-calculator The idea behind the calculator is to create awareness of FIRE in Switzerland, h… --- ## [Personal Blue Zone](https://forum.mustachianpost.com/t/personal-blue-zone/4326)
**Author:** [@1000000CHF](https://forum.mustachianpost.com/u/1000000CHF)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2020, 8:45am UTC](https://forum.mustachianpost.com/t/personal-blue-zone/4326 "2020-08-31T08:45:36Z")
For some time I had this idea, that I want to live a happy, healthy and long life. While researching this matter, I stumbled upon the Blue Zones - the regions where people live unusually long and healthy (and presumably … --- ## [Why Rich People Are Cheap](https://forum.mustachianpost.com/t/why-rich-people-are-cheap/3459)
**Author:** [@Bojack](https://forum.mustachianpost.com/u/Bojack)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2020, 7:45am UTC](https://forum.mustachianpost.com/t/why-rich-people-are-cheap/3459 "2020-03-14T07:45:16Z")
In our recent coronavirus discussion it was pointed out how we often look to save 10 CHF on a mobile phone plan, online broker, credit card, and we go on and on about it, whereas the current crash has evaporated tens of … --- ## [My top read on the first step to Minimalism](https://forum.mustachianpost.com/t/my-top-read-on-the-first-step-to-minimalism/365)
**Author:** [@zugzoo](https://forum.mustachianpost.com/u/zugzoo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2019, 9:02am UTC](https://forum.mustachianpost.com/t/my-top-read-on-the-first-step-to-minimalism/365 "2019-12-06T09:02:23Z")
The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, by Marie Kondō: