A new trend called The Great Lock-In is spreading across social media — a call to focus, finish strong, and get ahead for 2026. Initially, it began as a productivity challenge encouraging people to “lock in” for the last months of the year, stay disciplined, and make progress before January 1st.

But for many women, especially in midlife, the idea of pushing harder can feel more draining than inspiring. So, what if we reimagined this trend?