Lifestyle & Entertainment
Life Skills
By James Cattelan
Welcome to our exciting blog series designed for students, where we dive into a world of practical and fun life skills! From discovering budget-friendly meal ideas to unraveling fitness hacks that keep you energised, and even tax tips to maximise your savings – we've got all the essentials covered to make your student life smarter and more enjoyable!
Tax Tips
📈 💰 Ensure you have everything you need for a tax return: tax file number, payment summaries, bank statements and any invoices
🎁 KEEP your receipts somewhere safe
🚀 Know the tax-free threshold. $18,200 of your income is tax-free
❌ Know what you can’t claim: rent, HECS/HELP FEES
💲💸 Ensure you're reporting income from any side hustles!
PERFECT COFFEE
🎉 Choose your coffee: Select a high-quality bean or ground coffee
⚡🔥 Determine between a light or dark roast (fruity/sour = light – richer = dark)
🤩 Determine what style you want to drink: V60, Espresso, Flat White, French press
❄️ Weigh your coffee!!
⏰ Time the brewing process
☕ 🍪 Play around, discover new ways of brewing
Cheap food tips
📝🍲 Plan your weekly meals to avoid impulse buys
🛒📦 Purchase staple items like rice 🍚, beans 🌯, and pasta 🍝 in bulk
🥘👫 Host potluck dinners with friends. It's a fun way to share the cost of a meal!
🌱🍓 If you can, grow some of your own herbs, veggies, and fruits. Fresh and almost free!
Fitness hacks
🏋️♂️ Who said workouts need to be long? 🏋️♂️ Break 'em into short, intense 5-10 minute bursts
🌟 Stair Master in Disguise 🌟 - Skip the elevator, embrace the steps
🚶♀️📞 Walk and Talk 🚶♀️📞 - Pace around your room or take a brisk walk outside while chatting.
Apps & Alarms ⏰📱 - Use fitness apps or set alarms as reminders to get moving. A little nudge goes a long way
