06/03/2026
Happy National Repeat Day!
This day is an opportunity to repeat something really positive in your life. Many people have a favorite song they play repeatedly several times in a row or REPEAT a dance or REPEAT a happy family memory from the past. Even though you might get tired of reading the same story to your child over and over again, repeating favorite things can actually be healthy.
Some scientists believe there are benefits to having repeat experiences. For example, sometimes we don’t fully appreciate something the first time we do it. Our mind might be on other things, or there are other stressors in life that take away from fully enjoying the experience. When we repeat the experience, we have another opportunity to appreciate it. This is true for a wide range of experiences, such as going to a movie, visiting a museum, attending a sporting event, listening to a song, reading a book, or eating out at a certain restaurant.
Repetition is also a great way to learn new things and is often referred to as, “the mother of all learning.” Practicing repetition allows a conscious skill to transfer into the subconscious. When we do the same thing over and over again, it can become second nature to us so that we no longer have to think as hard when we do it. Of course there are some people that have natural talent at certain things. But in order to become better at something it takes a lot of practice.
What kind of things do you find yourself repeating throughout the day? Are there phrases you say or actions? Some of us retrace our steps all day long. Others, repeat the same movements. Is there a tradition this time of year that you repeat? Here are some things we think are worth repeating:
→ Say "thank you" twice instead of once each time.
→ Repeat reading a favorite story to your child.
→ Call your mom twice and tell her you love her AGAIN.
→ Play your favorite song two times and sing along both times, too.
Whatever you repeat, ENJOY!!
