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

[–] Tolookah@discuss.tchncs.de 12 points 10 hours ago (1 children)

I've gone specifically for milk, one item lists are pretty easy to memorize. The problem is coming back home with only one item.

[–] curbstickle@anarchist.nexus 3 points 8 hours ago

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.

[–] Wxfisch@lemmy.world 4 points 8 hours ago

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.