About this session
Winter can affect people in very different ways.
Some enjoy the change of season, while others experience lower energy, reduced motivation, disrupted sleep, financial pressure, social isolation or difficulty maintaining routines when daylight and outdoor opportunities become limited.
Colder months may also bring increased circulation of respiratory infections, more time in shared indoor spaces and difficult working conditions for employees exposed to cold, wind or wet environments.
In temperate climates, influenza activity commonly increases during winter, although respiratory viruses can circulate at other times too.
This practical session helps participants protect their energy and physical wellbeing without presenting winter as something everyone experiences in the same way.
It also distinguishes personal habits from workplace responsibilities involving ventilation, infection controls, suitable clothing, warming facilities, task planning and protection from cold stress.
What your people take away
- Understand how reduced daylight, colder weather and changing routines may affect energy, sleep and motivation
- Use daylight, movement and recovery more deliberately during darker working weeks
- Reduce the spread and impact of respiratory infections across shared workplaces
- Prepare for cold, wet or difficult working conditions without relying on personal resilience alone
- Create a realistic winter routine and recognize when symptoms need further support
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30 minutes
30 Minutes — Key Points: Work With Lower Light and Changing EnergyA focused 30-minute session on three key points from Work With Lower Light and Changing Energy: notice what winter changes for you, make better use of available daylight and keep movement accessible.
- Notice what winter changes for you
- Make better use of available daylight
- Keep movement accessible
Covers 3 of 4 points in Work With Lower Light and Changing Energy.
60 minutes
A practical introduction to winter energy, reduced daylight, movement and seasonal changes in sleep and motivation. Participants leave with realistic ways to adjust their working week without attempting a complete lifestyle overhaul.
- Module 1: Work With Lower Light and Changing Energy
- Live Q&A
Covers 1 of 3 parts: Work With Lower Light and Changing Energy.
90 minutes
Everything in the 60-minute session, plus practical routines for respiratory health, food, hydration, sleep and recovery during demanding winter weeks.
- Module 1: Work With Lower Light and Changing Energy
- Module 2: Support Health Through the Winter Working Week
- Live Q&A
Covers 2 of 3 parts: Work With Lower Light and Changing Energy and Support Health Through the Winter Working Week.
3 hours
Covers all 3 parts.
Full day
Full exploration of daylight, energy, movement, respiratory infections, sleep, cold exposure, workplace responsibility, social connection and sustainable winter routines.
- Module 1: Work With Lower Light and Changing Energy
- Module 2: Support Health Through the Winter Working Week
- Module 3: Stay Safe, Connected and Supported in Difficult Conditions
- Live Q&A
Covers all 3 parts, in more depth, with more time to practice.
What’s covered
Work With Lower Light and Changing Energy
Every length- Notice what winter changes for youShorter days do not affect everyone in the same way, and lower energy should not automatically be dismissed as laziness or lack of motivation.
- Make better use of available daylightDaylight helps provide timing cues for the body's daily sleep-and-wake rhythm, while reduced winter light may affect sleep and mood for some people.
- Keep movement accessibleCold, darkness, poor weather and travel disruption can make usual forms of exercise less convenient or appealing.
- Take persistent seasonal changes seriouslyOngoing low mood, loss of interest, marked fatigue, sleep changes or difficulty functioning may need more than a seasonal wellbeing routine.
Support Health Through the Winter Working Week
90 minutes and longer- Reduce respiratory-infection riskWinter often means more time in shared indoor spaces while influenza and other respiratory viruses may be circulating.
- Build food and hydration into busy daysCold weather may make thirst less noticeable, while deadlines, travel and seasonal events can disrupt meals and established routines.
- Protect sleep without chasing perfectionDark mornings, artificial light, warmer bedrooms, holiday schedules and later social activity can all change sleep timing.
- Create small recovery pointsWinter workloads can combine year-end deadlines, caring responsibilities, travel disruption and social expectations.
Stay Safe, Connected and Supported in Difficult Conditions
3 hours and longer- Understand cold exposure at workCold stress is influenced by temperature, wind, wet clothing, physical effort, duration of exposure and whether workers have suitable opportunities to warm up.
- Recognize when cold is becoming dangerousPersistent shivering, confusion, loss of coordination, slurred speech, unusual drowsiness or an inability to think clearly may indicate a serious cold-related emergency.
- Make winter social activity more inclusiveHoliday events and end-of-year traditions can create financial pressure, alcohol pressure, cultural exclusion or additional stress for employees who are grieving, isolated or managing caring responsibilities.
- Build a routine that can survive bad weeksA winter plan is more useful when it continues through poor weather, travel disruption and fluctuating motivation.
How booking works
- Book online. Create a free Workbliss profile, then pay with session credits, by card or by invoice.
- Pick a date. Choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or book now and set the date later.
- Choose your expert. Within 3 working days, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date.
- We deliver it. Your expert is briefed on your people and goals, then runs the session live online or at your site.
Questions about Winter Wellbeing: Stay Healthy & Energized
How long is Winter Wellbeing: Stay Healthy & Energized?
Winter Wellbeing: Stay Healthy & Energized runs as 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes, 3 hours or full day. You choose the length when you book. A 30-minute session covers three key points from Work With Lower Light and Changing Energy: notice what winter changes for you, make better use of available daylight and keep movement accessible. A 60-minute session covers Work With Lower Light and Changing Energy in full, with a live Q&A. A 90-minute session adds Support Health Through the Winter Working Week. A 3-hour session adds Stay Safe, Connected and Supported in Difficult Conditions. A full-day session covers everything, in more depth, with more time to practice.
Can Winter Wellbeing: Stay Healthy & Energized be delivered online or in person?
Yes, both. It runs live online, so every office can join at the same time, or in person at your site, in any country.
How do we book Winter Wellbeing: Stay Healthy & Energized?
Create a free Workbliss profile with your work email, then open Winter Wellbeing: Stay Healthy & Energized to see the price for each length and book it. You can pay with session credits, by card or by invoice, and choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or set it later.
Who leads the session?
A vetted Workbliss expert, briefed on your people, culture and goals before the session. After you book, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date within 3 working days, so you can choose who leads it.
Can it be tailored to our company?
Yes. Every session is shaped around your goals, your people and the benefits you already offer, and delivered by experts in your people’s languages.