Use This Strategy to Avoid Black Friday Overspending

Black Friday is all about scoring amazing deals, but it’s also prime time for overspending. 🤯

The sales are tempting, the notifications are relentless, and it’s easy to end up with a cart full of things you didn’t plan on buying. Want to avoid that trap this year? With some planning and the help of AppBlock, you can stay in control.

Let’s break down this strategy to avoid Black Friday overspending. Take a look at how how it works and how you can use it to block those tempting apps, websites, and keywords.

Why We Overspend on Black Friday

Retailers know exactly how to grab our attention. From “limited-time only” deals to pop-up notifications, they play on our fear of missing out.

The result? We buy things on impulse and regret it later. And most probably, we didn’t make the most sustainable choices for ourselves or the environment. But with a simple tool and strategy, you can avoid falling for the hype. 🙌

How AppBlock Helps

AppBlock is like a digital boundary-setter that keeps you from drifting into shopping sprees. Here’s how you can use it during Black Friday:

⏱️ Quick Block Mode: Just one tap, and access to shopping sites and apps is blocked.

📆 Scheduled Blocks: Plan blocks for peak temptation times, like evenings or lunch breaks, or set them up for the entire Black Friday sales period to ensure you stay disciplined throughout.

⚡️ Strict Mode: Struggling to stay away? Strict Mode makes it harder to turn off your blocks when the shopping itch hits.

Setting Up Your Blocks

💪 Here’s how to set yourself up for a smoother, more controlled Black Friday:

1. Download AppBlock for your iOS or Android device if you haven’t already.
2. Create a Quick Block for moments when you need an immediate barrier to shopping sites.
3. Schedule Blocks for specific times when you know you’re likely to browse, like during downtime—or set it to block access throughout the entire Black Friday sales period.
   • 💡 TIP: When choosing apps to block, select the Shopping & Food category to cover most shopping apps at once, then add any additional apps you want included.
4. Activate Strict Mode to keep your blocks in place and prevent any last-minute changes.

Create your Schedule Block for Black Friday

👀 Try this to create a custom blocking schedule this Black Friday!

Lists for Black Friday to Get You Started

Apps to Block:

• Mainstream Shopping:
  • Amazon
  • Walmart
  • eBay
  • AliExpress
  • Wish
  • Temu
  • Trendyol
• Fashion & Lifestyle:
  • SHEIN
  • Zara
  • H&M
  • ASOS
• Home Goods:
  • Wayfair
  • Overstock
• Beauty & Personal Care:
  • Sephora
  • Ulta Beauty
• Discount and Flash Sales:
  • Slickdeals
  • Honey
  • Rakuten

Websites to Block:

• E-commerce Giants:
  • Amazon.com
  • eBay.com
  • Walmart.com
  • Target.com
  • aliexpress.com
  • wish.com
  • temu.com
• Popular Fashion Retailers:
  • Zara.com
  • H&M.com
  • Shein.com
  • ASOS.com
  • trendyol.com
• Tech and Electronics:
  • BestBuy.com
  • Newegg.com
• Department Stores:
  • macys.com
  • nordstrom.com
  • kohls.com
• Lifestyle and Furniture:
  • Wayfair.com
  • Overstock.com
• Beauty:
  • Sephora.com
  • Ulta.com

Keywords to Block:

• Black Friday
• Cyber Monday
• Sale
• Offer

❕Note: If blocking key words long two words or more, be sure to always add a hyphen between words, e.g.: black-friday.

Why It Works

Taking a break from constant shopping prompts helps you slow down and think twice before purchasing. By blocking specific apps, sites, and keywords, you prevent impulse buying and get a moment to consider what you really need. 💆

This strategy isn’t about saying “no” to all deals—it’s about making more intentional choices and sticking to your budget.

Make It a Habit

This isn’t just about Black Friday. Once you see how effective it is, use this strategy year-round to manage shopping, social media use, or other digital distractions, like social media. Building these habits helps you stay financially stable, focused, and in control of your digital life.

Wrap-Up

Black Friday doesn’t have to mean a blown budget and buyer’s remorse. With this strategy to avoid Black Friday overspending, you can enjoy the deals that matter and skip the impulse buys. Ready to take charge of your spending? Download AppBlock and make this your most mindful Black Friday yet. 🌱