Bryant and Veroff (2007. 2007. Savoring: A new model of positive experience, Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates. ... Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates) have proposed that savoring, namely, regulating the emotional impact of positive events by one's cognitive or behavioral responses, increases happiness.

How can savoring experiences affect happiness?

Since savoring processes entail the amplification or persistence of positive emotions, it can be positively associated with higher levels of subjective wellbeing (Smith & Bryant, 2017). ... Boosts happiness in people experiencing fewer daily positive events (Jose, Lim, & Bryant, 2012)

Why savoring contributes to well being and happiness?

Future-based savoring helps individuals to be optimistic and feel emotions intensely, because a positive outlook on the future brings a new perspective. Lastly, savoring past events buffers against stress. The ability to savor past positive events can bring comfort in the present.