Fresh air is one of life's simplest luxuries.

We breathe all day without thinking much about it - until the air around us gives us a reason to notice.

Smoke, heavy fragrance, chemical odors and other unpleasant smells can make a space uncomfortable. Fresh outdoor air can feel like an immediate reset.

Consuming Goodness includes paying attention to the environment around you, including the air you breathe.

Go Where the Air Feels Good

When you can, step outside. Open the windows on a beautiful day. Walk in the woods. Sit on the porch. Notice the difference between a stuffy room and a cool breeze.

If an environmental odor is persistent or concerning, it is reasonable to identify the source and contact the appropriate property owner, facility or local environmental authority rather than simply assuming an odor is harmless or dangerous based on smell alone.

Take the Breath

You do not need to turn breathing into another wellness assignment.

Just notice it once in a while.

Step outside. Fill your lungs. Look around. Be grateful for the ordinary gift of clean air.

Then go back to your day.

Breathe in. Breathe out.

Good in. Good out.