Savoring refers to the cognitive-behavioral process through which people attend to, appreciate, and enhance positive experiences across past, present, and future timeframes. Developed by psychologists Fred Bryant and Joseph Veroff, the savoring model explains how individuals can deliberately regulate positive emotions—distinct from simply experiencing pleasure. While mindfulness accepts all moments non-judgmentally, savoring actively judges experiences as positive and intentionally prolongs them. Research from a 2026 meta-analysis shows savoring interventions consistently reduce depression and anxiety while enhancing well-being, making it a powerful evidence-based tool for mental health.