"Handmade punch cards are currently trending on TikTok as a cute, visual way to track 2026 goals. Modeled after the punch cards that will secure you a free coffee or sandwich after showing loyalty to one cafe or another, users instead punch, stamp or check off a square every time they make progress on their goals, whether that's staying consistent at the gym, completing a no-spend weekend or paying down debt."
"I made these little punchcards this morning of goals I have for myself starting this new year," TikTok user @camiunderthesea said in a video showing off her deck of cards. "The first one is to read five books. I've been trying to get into reading more, and I just can't do it, so hopefully this will motivate me. She continued: "The way it works, if I read a book, I punch it out. When I have all five, I get a treat.""
Handmade punch cards on TikTok function as a visual, tangible system for tracking 2026 goals. The cards mimic loyalty punch cards: users punch, stamp, or check a square each time they advance a goal. Goals include reading a set number of books, completing hikes, scheduling monthly date nights, trying new recipes, sticking to gym routines, and observing no-spend weekends. Completion often earns a small reward, turning vague resolutions into measurable habits. The trend first surfaced in early 2025 and regained momentum at the start of 2026, generating over 200 videos under #2026punchcards within a week.
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