4.2 Benefits of savouring for families

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A diagram with a centre circle saying savouring. Around the outside are six satellite circles saying Protects against negative emotions during times of stress. Predicts increased life satisfaction and happiness. Protects against feelings of hopelessness. Protects against depression in older adults. Predicts higher levels of self-esteem in young children. Helps people balance family and career responsibilities more effectively.

Numerous benefits have been found through research studies in recent years in those who practice savouring on a regular basis. The diagram above highlights some of those benefits.

Savouring has been shown to enhance more positive emotions and build relationships as well as helping to protect against negative emotions. This can be of particular help when dealing with stressful situations within the family.

A leading researcher into savouring, Professor Fred Bryant at Loyola University Chicago, suggests that savouring is the “glue that bonds people together, and it is essential to prolonging relationships. People who savour together stay together”.

4.1 What is savouring and how can it help you and your family?

4.3 How to use savouring with your family to enhance wellbeing