To all the “locked in” people… shhhhhhhhhhhh. Please. Stop being so loud about it.

Some of us have been locked in since January — and honestly, even before that. At this point, I’m not trying to lock inanymore. I’m trying to lock down. And no, not like the government — too soon? Maybe. But still accurate.

I’m just tired. Tired of the constant noise. The hustle culture being rebranded every five minutes. Tired of every other TikTok telling me it’s “time to grind,” as if I haven’t already been grinding long enough to power a small village.

Why are we trending Locked in ?

Everything is a trend now — even discipline, even rest, even “being serious about your goals.” People hear one motivational sound and suddenly they’re declaring a nationwide lock-in like they’re the Productivity President. Meanwhile, I’m over here like, “Noooooooo. I’ve BEEN locked in. I never clocked out.”

And why does everyone suddenly lock in during January, June, and September like it’s a seasonal sport? The year is practically sprinting to the finish line, and folks are just now waking up. Locking in should be consistent. When you’re locked in regularly, you’re balancing the grind — not rushing to cram transformation into two months and not irritating the people who’ve been grinding this whole time.

The Consistent Lockdown

When I officially locked in, it was July 2023. Fresh out of graduation, wide-eyed but already exhausted. It felt like the world cracked open and handed me an endless checklist. So I put my head down and laser-focused on the next thing, then the next thing, then the next thing. And honestly? I haven’t taken my foot off the gas since.

And yeah… that’s where the exhaustion starts whispering. The burnout starts humming. The resentment starts blooming like a dark little flower in the corner.

Because being locked in for too long stops feeling powerful and starts feeling like a trap. And now, every time I see people loudly announcing their “era,” I’m like, “Baby… I never left mine.”

Balanced Locked In

Maybe what I need isn’t more pressure… it’s permission to breathe again.
It’s time to redefine discipline , to make space for softness, rest, and not inhaling every trending sound like it’s gospel.
Maybe locking down looks more like grounding myself, not grinding myself into dust.

I’m still figuring it out. But at least I’m honest about it.

Also… why does locking in always turn into a 75 Hard-type challenge, just for people to stop and slide back into their old ways? Over here, we like the balanced lock-in — sustainable, steady, effective, and built to last.
Whew. That came out a little harsh. But it’s true.

Anyways that’s life lately….