Do not try to memorize your shopping list, that is a trap. There are too many distractions in the store and you will not think of the thing you need most
100% this, my wife makes a menu for the week on Monday then creates a list from that in Apple Reminders that I use to shop from. She knows if it isn’t on the list it isn’t going to be in the bag I bring home. Even hand writing a list is better than trying to memorize one, anything to take that mental load off in a place designed to make you over buy on stuff you don’t need will help.
Do not try to memorize your shopping list, that is a trap. There are too many distractions in the store and you will not think of the thing you need most
100% this, my wife makes a menu for the week on Monday then creates a list from that in Apple Reminders that I use to shop from. She knows if it isn’t on the list it isn’t going to be in the bag I bring home. Even hand writing a list is better than trying to memorize one, anything to take that mental load off in a place designed to make you over buy on stuff you don’t need will help.
I’ve gone specifically for milk, one item lists are pretty easy to memorize. The problem is coming back home with only one item.
I have ended up with a bag of food and no milk and had to go back.
I have to list, even for one item.
It’s always bacon though