The first month of 2009 is almost over and many of you would have made a number of New Year’s resolutions. Have you kept them? If not, www.connectedwomen.net.au  suggests these products to help you get back on track.

Resolution no.1: Spend more time with family

Spend time with loved ones and have a laugh playing Sony PlayStation's SingStar game.

Contrary to the laid back image of Australians; we are among the hardest working nationalities in the world. This highlights how important it is to make the most of our leisure time.

Spending time with your loved ones can help you relax. Have a good laugh too with Sony PlayStation’s SingStar. It’s similar to karaoke as you sing along to a song you choose, from the various titles available including SingStar ABBA, with a twist. The twist is that the game judges your performance based on your pitch and timing to determine if you are a dud or a true SingStar. You can play on your own or duet with a friend or family member.

To set up yourself up you’ll need to own a PlayStation 2 (around $199) or PS3 (around $699) and you can buy the SingStar starter pack which includes two microphones and a game with songs for around $100.

Resolution no. 2: Improve fitness

Work up a sweat and have fun with Nintendo Wii's Wii Fit game.

Don’t lock yourself into a contract for a gym membership which could end up being very costly. Instead, why not consider buying the Wii Fit game with the Nintendo Wii console? Wii Fit is an exercise game with more than 40 different activities including yoga poses, balance and aerobic exercises. It uses the Will balance board which measures your body mass index when told of your height and allows you to compare your fitness to other players.

In addition to helping you work up a sweat, you can exercise in the privacy of your home. No more “I can’t get to gym” excuses!

The Wii Fit is available separately for $149.95 RRP or bundled with the Wii console for around $499.

Resolution no.3: Make more time for yourself

Sunbeam's Shiatsu Back & Seat Massager features a Shiatsu massage mechanism that massages from the base of the spine to the neck.

How often do you put yourself before anyone else’s? Hopefully you remember that your needs should be met first - not only will you be cheating yourself if you don’t, but you will be cheating others as you won’t be able to give your best self.

Why don’t you treat yourself to the pampering you deserve? Book that manicure and massage you’ve considered a lowered priority. Or indulge with Sunbeam’s Shiatsu Back & Seat Massager. It’ll help soothe and relax muscles and reinvigorate your body. The Sunbeam Shiatsu Back & Seat Massager is available for $199.95 RRP.

Resolution no. 4: Be more environmentally friendly

Consider switching to greener appliances and consumer electronics.

Help relieve your environmental conscience today. For example, if you haven’t already start by switching off appliances at the power point – they consume energy on standby and install low-flow shower heads and faucet aerators to reduce hot water consumption.

Also, consider upgrading to greener home appliances. Energy efficient appliances are usually more expensive but in many cases the ultimate energy savings offset the extra initial cost, especially if a rebate is available.

Gadgets are designed to make your life easier. You just need to decide what your needs are and choose one which meets them best.