‘Great Lock-In’ becomes fall’s hottest wellness trend — here’s what it means

This fall, many people are turning over a new leaf well ahead of January.

The “Great Lock-In” trend, which has gone viral on social media, is about using autumn’s slowdown to tighten routines, build healthy habits and reset before the holidays begin.

Fox News Digital asked top experts how to make the most of the season and truly “lock in.”

Laurie Singer, a licensed psychotherapist and behavior analyst in California, said it all starts with identifying what you truly want to achieve.

“The act of achieving a goal, no matter how small, propels us forward,” she said.

Singer recommends starting with “small, attainable and realistic goals” and using a weekly task list containing five to 10 things you can check off and celebrate.

Some examples might include taking a 15- to 20-minute morni