The tradition of setting New Year's resolutions on January 1 is well established—so why not apply the same principle to the turn of the financial year? While preparing your tax return, you have the perfect opportunity to set new financial goals and unlock a fresh wave of mid-year productivity.
Read Up on Your Financial Habits
Whether you're looking to improve your spending tendencies or want a rundown on investing, Booktopia has you covered. Based on the smash-hit Australian podcast She's on the Money, Victoria Devine's debut book of the same name inspires readers to take charge of their financial future. After reading the book, pick up the She's on the Money Budget Journal—an essential tool for applying what you've learned to your own life.
To delve deeper into your personal money habits, Get Growing: A No-Nonsense Guide to Cultivating Wealth and Financial Freedom by Jessica Brady is a must-have for understanding your financial psychology. While you're at it, don't overlook the critically acclaimed Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits and Break Bad Ones by James Clear, as well as Ariise: Manifest the Life You Deserve by Zoe Marshall—both empowering and inspirational reads.
Rewrite Your Year with Papier
Papier are experts in diaries and planners. Their dedicated productivity planners come in an array of designs guaranteed to fit your desk's aesthetic. Dotted & Spotted, Photo Reel, Italian Summer, and Enchanted are just a few highlights in the softback spiral-bound range. The internal layout helps you stick to your plans and keep track of your week. If you're looking to track this financial year, pick up a mid-year diary for 2026-27, also available in an excellent range of designs.
Kick-Start Spring Cleaning with a Mid-Year Reset
We all love a spring clean to revitalize our home, but having a good clear-out early is the perfect way to shift out of the mid-year slump. Starting with your wardrobe, take everything out and sort it into piles of 'to keep' and 'to donate'. Really think about what you do and don't wear, what has seen better days, and what is just taking up space. Once you have your final 'to keep' pile, sort each item based on whether it's in or out of season. Then, pack your summer clothes away to bring out when the weather warms up—this reduces clutter and also refreshes your memory of what you own before you go on a spending spree.
Check out these compact and savvy storage options from Anko. The Linen Look Underbed Collapsible Boxes and Underbed Storage Boxes are perfect for keeping out-of-season clothing out of sight. Or, if you're looking for something that serves as storage while still looking great on display, the Rectangle Storage Ottoman in Green is a welcome addition to the foot of the bed or next to the couch. To deep clean your home, refer to the Essential Cleaning Products Guide for non-toxic cleaning products and fall back in love with spotless living.
