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Taking in the good: How to facilitate savoring in work organizations

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  • Fritz, Charlotte
  • Taylor, Morgan R.

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Recognizing, enhancing, and appreciating positive experiences in our lives, also known as savoring, has many benefits. Research on savoring suggests that practicing savoring is linked to positive outcomes, such as increased happiness and general well-being. Organizations should be aware of the positive implications of practicing savoring and should seek to develop savoring norms, as this can contribute to organizational success. This article discusses the savoring of positive experiences and its application in the workplace. Specifically, this article will provide an overview of strategies aimed at enhancing savoring, as well as past research findings that highlight the utility of these strategies. Different barriers and solutions to savoring are discussed, in addition to the importance of the context in cultivating savoring norms in the workplace.

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  • Fritz, Charlotte & Taylor, Morgan R., 2022. "Taking in the good: How to facilitate savoring in work organizations," Business Horizons, Elsevier, vol. 65(2), pages 139-148.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:bushor:v:65:y:2022:i:2:p:139-148
    DOI: 10.1016/j.bushor.2021.02.035
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