Our FYPs have gone from OOTDs and holiday snaps to ambitious declarations about everything we’re set to achieve before 2027.

The idea is simple: people are using the final stretch of the year (September to December) to work on themselves, rather than waiting for January to suddenly become a brand-new person. The goals can be as ambitious or low-key as you like, from getting fitter and saving money to reading more, sleeping better, or simply becoming a little more organised.

Previous years were seemingly focused solely on the fitness side of the lock-in, but 2026’s version appears to be a little more holistic, with mindfulness and mental wellbeing joining the mix. 

Replying to @JK412I Tomorrow we lock in🔒 Tonight is for getting clear, getting prepared & getting honest w yourself about what you actually want out of these next 4 months. Take your Day 1 evidence. Write it down. Make a plan. & then get some sleep becauseeee tomorrow we got work to do 😂 September 1st - December 31st Who’s ready? 👀🔒 #TheGreatLockln #LockIn #winterarc #PersonalGrowth #selflmprovement

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It’s time for the great lock in besties 🔐👟📚🍂 #thegreatlockin #lockin #intentionalliving #healthyhabits #motivation

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