The Great Lock-In 2025: Week 2 Check-In

I’ve committed myself to The Great Lock-In of 2025. I’m using this as a 17-ish week intentional devotion to myself. I am planning on using this extended period to build foundational habits to change my life. This is not a sprint, it’s a season of focus. I am locking in to myself, my goals, and my well-being.

These are my four pillars of focus:

Career & Business: Consistency in my side hustle.
Health & Physique: Foundational habits for vitality.
Personal Development: Consistent creative exploration.
Self-Care: Rituals of respect and care.

My Mantra for the Lock-In:

“Consistency over intensity. Progress over perfection.”

Week 2 Log: September 8 – September 14

Overall Week Sentiment:
My period won this week 😢 Energy was non-existent.

Focus Check-In:

Career & Business:

Action Taken: Settled on a basic design for my planners.
Win: I didn’t give up. I’m still trying. 🛡️
Challenge: I take some things way too seriously. I need to get over myself.
Next Step: Customize planner pages and put them in the correct order.

Health & Physique:

Action Taken: Going strong with the home-cooked meals and I got movement done when my energy was at its lowest.
Win: I’m finding it easier to convince myself to move my body.
Challenge: I missed all my runs this week.
Next Step: Habit Stacking: Get back into the habit of going to the gym. I’m aiming for 3 days next week.

Personal Development:

Action Taken: Incorporated some breathwork into my routine.
Win: That breathing shit really helps with my anxiety. 😮💨
Challenge: Negative self-talk.
Next Step: Use the breathwork to counter the negative talk. Continue to push myself out of my comfort zone.

Self-Care:

Action Taken: Continued with yoga and started doing ‘10-min cleans’ to help maintain a clean space.
Win: I’ve been more comfortable in my space and have been getting better sleep. 🛌
Challenge: I’ve been going to sleep later than I wanted to.
Next Step: Use a 10-minute clean to wind down and signal to my brain that it’s almost time for bed.

What I Learned This Week:

“The level of sacrifice that it takes to transform your life in any way is going to be uncomfortable.”

This week reminded me that the goal isn’t about perfect execution, it’s about consistent effort. My energy levels have their ups and downs, but showing up is still the priority. The amount of effort may change, but doing something, even a small thing, every day will lead to change.

Keep going.

Intention for Week 3 (Sept 15 – 21):

This week is about rebuilding momentum.

Gym Habit: Get back to the gym—focus on the habit of going, not the intensity.
Planner Progress: Complete the planner and take the first steps to set up the online store.
Night Routine: Keep experimenting with the wind-down process to protect my sleep.

I’m leaning into the lesson from Week 2: progress, not perfection. I think it should be a good week.

How do you handle weeks when your energy is low? I’d love your tips in the comments!

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