Does the phrase “Black Friday 2023” gives you anxiety even by thinking of it? Then you’ve just found the right blog post. As we are moving towards November and December a.k.a the major sale months you have to be well prepared for what’s coming.
Especially when we are talking about Black Friday, offers will literally hit you all day everyday for a whole week -if not more- before and after the actual day. If you are not aware of what you really need then you will feel frustrated.
Not to mention the lost time, money and wrong choices that will end up unused in a drawer or a closet. This post is exactly what you need for minimizing the noice and the craziness of Black Friday 2023. All the do’s and don’ts plus my best tips for actually benefiting from the sales rather than getting lost.
It’s going to be a big one, so grab a coffee -and a biscuit of course- or tea and let’s go!
What To Do For The Black Friday 2023
Have A Plan
Ok, now this is the most important part for a successful outcome during the Black Friday sales. With so many fashion and beauty offers coming from the biggest to the smallest shops offline and online, having a plan will be your savior.
And yes, I totally get it; you love Sephora and when you see all the cute packages on sale your eyes turn into red hearts. But you will end up having so much crap at the end causing only negative feelings. And this isn’t our goal, is it?
What I mean by having a plan? Make some quick notes of what you really need and be honest. Then check your wishlists and refresh them accordingly. For example, a warm cozy coat in a camel shade, that pricey skincare product you wanted for so long and the list goes on.
Sticking to your plan guarantees peace of mind and smart shopping. What’s better than this?
Ignore Everything
If the things you want go on sale then grab them right away. If they never go on sale just forget everything and go on with your life. Don’t waste time and energy into these things.
This is by far the best trick for not being frustrated during the Black Friday 2023 sale period. Don’t feel pushed to purchase anything. Think about it as closing your eyes on marketing and enjoying things that actually bring value to you like reading a book or learning something new.
Shop what you need and ignore everything else is the key here. And if you feel that you can’t do that, a great tip would be to mute your notifications and emails for these days. Voilà!
What Not To Do For The Black Friday 2023
Don’t Over-Shop
Marketing these days can be super hard core and I totally get it. Flashy colors, amazing copy and awesome offers as well. It’s like we are forced to “add to cart”. But how to say no and don’t fall into the trap of over shopping?
My number one tip here is thinking how I feel after I shop. If you think you’ll feel happy then go on. But if you are like me and think that the problems after shopping will be bigger than the feeling of anticipation for the orders to come at your door, then don’t do it.
A great example for me is that I know that if I buy all the clothes that caught my eye (even if they were on a big sale), then I will feel frustrated and start asking myself “how can I make them work with the rest of my clothes?” “where can I store them now?” “do they really help me get ready quickly or not?” “I shouldn’t have gotten this because it isn’t my style”.
No and no. I don’t have time for all this drama.
Stop Checking Out New Offers
You know the feeling of thinking you’re all done with the sales and something new comes up in your inbox making you question if you need to make yet another purchase?
I’m sure you know it. We’ve all been there. My tip? Delete all these emails before opening them. Now you can happily go for a walk instead of staying in your laptop doing nothing for 2 hours.
And thank me later.
Don’t Shop Without A Thought Process
As the years go by, I’ve managed to have a very strict thinking process concerning what I’m buying.
You can have a read here for fashion and here for beauty products. I promise you it’s a good one. It’s like having a handy guide in your head that helps you make the best decisions.
Following a few easy steps will literally save you hours of searching for things online. And also help you choose the best things for you. These things will serve your life better and will solve daily problems rather than causing more.
With this thought process you’ll feel like you have the expert in your own mind. How awesome is this?
My Top Tips At A Glance
- Have a clear plan.
- Follow this thought process.
- Prepare your wishlists.
- Grab immediately when the sale is on.
- Forget anything else once you’ve shopped exactly what you needed.
And that’s how you shop smartly on Black Friday 2023 sale period. Also stay tuned because another post with my top tips on how to shop beauty on Black Friday is coming reaally soon!
Now your turn. Did you find that helpful? Let me know in the comments!
