While scrolling through TikTok to entertain myself, I came across several creators expressing their excitement about the Great Lock-In of 2025, which kicks off on September 1. The idea is simple but powerful: commit to intensely focusing on the goals you want to achieve by December 31.

Rather than waiting for the new year to pull out your poster board and glue, you can start this focused sprint now—120 days of intentional effort to dramatically improve your life.

Hmm… I wonder if Ashton Hall used this strategy.

I’ve decided to jump on the bandwagon and commit to setting S.M.A.R.T. goals for the rest of the year. I’ve already written them out and will be praying for the focus and consistency to follow through.

My S.M.A.R.T. Goals

(Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound)

Here are a few of my personal goals for the Great Lock-In:

• Expand my freelance business

• Increase my savings

• Walk 10,000 steps every day

• Improve my content creation skills

• Stay consistent with my Spanish lessons

Each of these goals follows the S.M.A.R.T. framework, keeping me clear, accountable, and intentional for the next 120 days.

Will you be joining the Great Lock-In too? If so, what are some of your goals?