Grocery Shopping
Grocery shopping seems like a routine errand.
In reality, it's a series of many small steps that begin before you leave home and continue long after you return.
When one or more of those steps begins requiring more effort, grocery shopping can become an example of everyday friction.
Recognizing that friction isn't about looking for problems.
It's about noticing change while there are still many possibilities to consider.
Everyday Friction
Get in the car.
Drive to the store.
Find a parking space.
Walk into the store.
Shop for groceries.
Check out.
Walk back to the car.
Load the groceries.
Drive home.
Unload the groceries.
Carry them into the house (and maybe up or down stairs).
Put everything away.
Pressure Points
Shopping takes more time and energy.
Walking through the store becomes tiring.
Heavy bags are harder to carry.
Multiple trips become necessary.
Groceries may stay in the car or on the counter because putting them away feels overwhelming.
Possibilities to Consider
Shop more often and buy smaller amounts.
Use grocery pickup or delivery.
Ask someone to shop with you or help carry groceries.
Use a rolling cart.
Store frequently used items where they're easier to reach.