Psych & Spirit

#6: Savoring an Experience


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What does it mean to savor an experience the way we savor food? Does it benefit our mental health to do so? Episode six dives into the definition and benefits of savoring, as well as the nitty gritty of how to boost your savoring skills to enhance your mood (and perhaps increase your happiness!).

References

Bryant, F. B. (2003). Savoring beliefs inventory (SBI): A scale for measuring beliefs about savoring. Journal of Mental Health, 12(2), 175-196.

Bryant, F., & Veroff, J. (2007). Savoring: A new model of positive experience. Psychology Press.

Eisner, L. R., Johnson, S. L., & Carver, C. S. (2009). Positive affect regulation in anxiety disorders. Journal of Anxiety Disorders, 23(5), 645–649. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.janxdis.2009.02.001

Jose, P. E., Lim, B. T., & Bryant, F. B. (2012). Does savoring increase happiness? A daily diary study. The Journal of Positive Psychology, 7(3), 176-187.

Ramirez, D. (2022, February 4). Savoring in psychology: 21 exercises and interventions to appreciate life. Retrieved from: https://positivepsychology.com/savoring/

Smith, J. L., & Hollinger-Smith, L. (2015). Savoring, resilience, and psychological well-being in older adults. Aging & Mental Health, 19(3), 192-200.

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Psych & SpiritBy Larissa Seay Dashjian, Ph.D.