What’s Your Winter Wellness Routine?

Being a proud Manitoban means embracing our winters, while finding ways to focus on our health and wellness.

Winter wellness is:

Staying Active – Getting and staying active is unique to every person, whether it’s walking around the block, visiting the gym, or going for a skate or snowshoeing adventure. Finding ways to be active is a great way to help you stay well this winter. Learn more about resources available to get active.

Keeping in touch – Social interactions are essential to mental health, and promoting a sense of safety, belonging and security. Make a little extra effort to connect with others, even if it’s small talk with the grocery clerk! Plan ahead — know there are times when the weather is bad, or if the flu or COVID is circulating in your group — and take the time to pick up the phone (or have a video call) to catch up with an old friend or family member when an in-person visit might not be possible.

Reducing stress – Try talking to family and friends, use resources in the community such as your doctor, spiritual care provider, or a professional counsellor. Learn more about resources available to you to maintain your mental health.

Eating a balanced diet – Our food choices are shaped by many factors such as taste, cost, availability, cooking skills and our personal connections to food and nutrition. Be thoughtful about how you fuel your body in a way that supports physical, social and mental wellbeing. Learn more about Manitoba’s healthy eating guidelines and resources.