Did I Lock the Door? The Anxiety We Live With.

You’re halfway through your commute, coffee in hand, when it hits:

Did I lock the door?

Turning back means being late. Not turning back means dragging your focus for the next 8 to 12 hours. You imagine every scenario: pets escaping, unwanted visitors, worst-case loops.

Nine times out of ten, it’s nothing. Let’s be honest: how often have you actually forgotten to lock the door? But the doubt still lingers. It’s a headspace we’d all like to escape as quickly as possible. 
This is called lock anxiety. It feels like it only goes away when you know for sure that your door is locked.

Lock Anxiety isn't a figment of your imagination.

It's an experience that all people go through once in a while. It makes sense to feel anxious about the safety of our homes. It's a personal safe space, and the lock to your door is the first line of defense. And when you consider how 60% of American adults believe crimes such as home burglaries are increasing year to year (PewResearch). The anxiety only feels magnified.

What can you do about it?

1. Build a morning ritual. Research from UCL suggests it takes about 66 days to form a habit. But a routine only works if it survives your morning chaos. With kids, phone calls, and spilled coffee, the anxiety isn’t about forgetting. It’s about doubting. It's hard to remember something when your brain is being pulled in 3 different directions.
2. Consider self-locking smart locks. They can automatically secure your door within seconds, though they often come with costs, installation hassles, or landlord restrictions. Effective, but not for everyone.
3. Use layered security. The most prepared homeowners don’t rely on one fix. They combine measures: reinforcing doors, adding cameras, and lighting up entryways. It can be expensive but effective.
4. Find a middle ground: Lockbro. It doesn’t replace your lock. It squashes your uncertainty like a protective older brother. 

You attach it directly to your key. When you feel the doubt creeping in, tap once. Red means unlocked, green means locked. It lasts a year on a single battery, with no complicated setup, no subscriptions, just peace of mind. Because once you know that your door is locked, there’s nothing left to worry about. Lockbro gives you clarity, instantly, on your terms.