Winter can take a toll on our energy, mood, and motivation. Shorter days, colder temperatures, and disrupted routines can all contribute to feeling run down or emotionally drained. To support well-being during this season, we’ve curated a collection of practical resources designed to meet people where they are.
At the centre of this collection is our 8-part Winter Well-Being video series, led by Gabrielle Provencher, Director, Enhanced Mental Health Care & Workplace Support at Homewood Health. Drawing on her clinical and workplace mental-health expertise, Gabrielle explores how winter affects our mental and physical health, and, more importantly, what we can do about it. Each short video offers clear, evidence-informed strategies to help individuals better understand their winter experience, manage low mood or energy, and practice greater self-compassion during the colder months.
Winter Well-being Video Series
- Winter Blues, Social Pressure & Emotional Reset
- How to Deepen Emotional Connection with Winter
- How to Reclaim Rest & Energy in Winter
- Tradition, Memory & Mental Health
- Letting Go, Rest & Renewal in Winter
- Connection, Belonging & Winter Slowdown
- Permission to Feel
- Emotional Boundaries for Winter Burnout
The video series is complemented by our Winter Well-Being article series, which dives deeper into topics such as how winter affects our bodies and energy levels, why slowing down can be necessary rather than a setback, and strategies for managing the “winter blues” with greater self-compassion and awareness.
Together, the articles and videos provide a well-rounded, accessible toolkit for navigating winter with greater awareness and resilience.
We encourage you to watch the full video series and share it across your networks throughout the season. Note: videos recorded in English with French captions available.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, or if you or someone close to you needs additional support, remember that your Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) is available. Free, confidential counselling and resources can be accessed by logging into your Homeweb dashboard.