your energy and stressing you out? Believe it or not but those quick lunch-time shopping excursions, holiday baking and decking the halls can result in more than aching feet and weary muscles.

Add in an endless stream of Christmas parties, planning a Christmas dinner and taking the kids to see Santa and you have got a holiday schedule that can leave even the most energetic person feeling frazzled and fatigued.

Aside from disappearing for a day and seeking refuge at one the Island's spa, there are ways to keep your sanity through the busy holiday season.

Contrary to the popular believe that exercise is an energy buster, experts assert that it is in fact an energy booster.

Working out or even moderate activity helps to relieve stress and anxiety, thus reducing fatigue.

Fitness gurus insist that regular exercise will make you feel alert (due to the increased blood flow) and improve the quality of your sleep.

Keep a sense of humour and remember that no one is perfect. You are only human and one person can only do so much.

When the stress of the yuletide season makes you want to say `ba humbug', just take five. Taking five minutes to be alone will give you a chance to collect yourself and can make a world of difference in a hectic day.

Here are few more suggestions to help you relax after a crazy day: Retreat to a quiet room; Throw on some headphones and listen to some soothing music; Burn an aromatheraphy candle; and Lock the bathroom door and soak in the tub; Eating a balanced diet is also an vital ingredient in keeping your spirits afloat during the busy holidays season.

No matter how busy you get, never skip a meal -- that food is the fuel that will help you get through the day.

Here are list of foods that should put some `pep' in your step: Yogurt; Cheese and crackers; Bananas; Hard boiled eggs; Peanut Butter sandwiches; Pasta salad or pasta with low fat meat sauce; and Bked potato with low fat cheese.