
"The Great Lock In" is a social media trend that's taking off on TikTok and Instagram. Similar to "The Winter Arc," this trend encourages people to lock in and hyper-focus on their goals, whether by limiting screen time or opening a high-yield savings account.
That said, going too hard on your goals can lead to burnout. So if you're interested in joining in on this trend, be realistic about what you can achieve and don't obsess over one target at the expense of everything else. Focus on building habits you can stick with, even after this year is over. That could look like adding a weekly no-spend day to pay down your debt faster or automating a small transfer to savings.