Winter Wellness Tips: Keeping VIS Learners Healthy in November
Oct 31, 2025
As winter sets in, learners at VIS Sector 10 Dwarka can stay healthy, active and focused. Here are practical wellness tips for November that work in school and home life.
Winter Wellness Tips: Keeping VIS Learners Healthy in November
As we move into November, with the freshness of mornings, chill in our evenings, and the comfort of our classes, it is a wonderful time to pause and check in on wellness.
The learners at VIS Sector 10 Dwarka are excited, curious and on the go. But the season can also pose challenges: we can find ourselves sneezing, feeling low energy, playing outside less and spending more time indoors.
Here are five tips which are practical, easy to implement and will help our learners stay healthy, focused and have energy and excitement for this fall season.
1. Nourish from the inside out
The cooler months are the perfect time to transform our meals into little boosts of wellness. Warm soups with appropriate winter vegetables, vitamin C-rich fruit and simple brews we can make at home (such as ginger-honey tea) can help build our resilience. Remembering to stay hydrated is still important; we often forget when it’s cooler. A warm drink or infused water helps during breaks.
At VIS, we are encouraging our learners to choose healthy snacks: mixed nuts for fried snacks, fresh fruit for sugary snacks and water as a first drink option. It’s all of the little things that build into a habit for immunity, focus and energy.
2. Stay engaged, even when it’s cold
Being outside in the cold does not mean being inactive; in fact, being active improves mood, improves circulation, and increases immune strength for learners. At VIS, we have several options for movement bursts, these could be stretching or yoga or fun and spirited group games in the hall when the sun is shining. A quick walk across campus does wonders, too.
Engagement and action also provide clarity to the mind; being in motion provides the learner with a feeling of being sharpened in class and connected to others while engaging in their learning outside of class.
3. Dress responsibly, sleep responsibly
Comfortable temperatures can come from being too cold or too warm. We suggest that multi-layered clothing will provide a level of comfort so the learner can take off or put on clothing depending on whether they are outside waiting in the cold at the bus stop to being inside knowing that the heater is going to be turned on. A learner will really appreciate a scarf! Or wear a light jacket and make sure that dry socks or a jumper are also in their day bag for those extra cold days.
Just as important, sleep is essential for well-rested learners to be alert, engaged, and more resilient. Try to encourage a consistent schedule for bedtime, even in November when tempting beds and screen time beckon a busy night with social events or an early exam.
4. Hygienic habits mean fewer sick days
Cold weather often means more indoor time, more shared surfaces and more chances for germs to spread. Hand-washing remains one of the best defences. Washing hands thoroughly before meals, after recess, and after using shared equipment helps.
At VIS, we teach learners simple hygiene habits, not as a chore, but as a way to protect themselves and their friends. Covering coughs and sneezes, avoiding unnecessary sharing of water bottles and staying home when unwell all contribute to keeping our community healthy.
5. Emotional wellness matters too
Winter can bring slower days, shorter sunlight and more indoor time. For learners, this can affect mood, motivation and energy levels. That’s where emotional wellness matters. Simple practices like a minute of mindful breathing between classes, gratitude reflections (what I’m grateful for today?), or a chat with a friend or mentor can lift spirits.
At VIS, we encourage learners to take short “mind breaks” during long sessions, talk openly about how they feel and support each other. Emotional health is just as vital as physical health, especially during the season when routines change.
Takeaway
November serves as a stunning segue between seasons; it will bring change, calm and an opportunity for reinvention. For our learners at VIS Sector 10 Dwarka, it will provide an opportunity for you to weave wellness practices into their daily lives: healthy food, active bodies, clean habits and resilient minds.
Wellness does not mean perfect; it means consistency. Consistent choices that learners make day in and day out. So, this winter, I invite you to strive for more than simply being healthy; I invite you to strive for thriving. Because when our learners feel well, learn well and live well, it will all fall into place.