With the New Year quickly approaching, many individuals are dusting off last year’s New Year’s resolutions list, determined to start the New Year on the right foot. Sound familiar?

Often, despite good intentions, resolutions are forgotten as the busy year swings into full force.

And, there’s a reason that common resolutions — including staying organised and keeping in touch with family and friends - reappear on resolution lists from year to year; they are hard resolutions to keep!

However, 2007 can be different, with a little help from your phone. Smart phones, such as the small and sleek BlackBerry Pearl, are tiny enough to carry wherever you go, and have all the features you need to stay on track of your New Year’s goals.

Below are a few tips on how to use smartphones to help keep you on top of your resolutions.

[bul]Stay on top of your inbox - wireless e-mail services, such as BlackBerry, provide flexibility, allowing you to steal back moments of wasted time throughout the day to deal with e-mail — whether it be commuting to work by train, or simply waiting in line during a coffee run.

These moments really add up at the end of the day. BlackBerry allows users to manage up to ten different personal and corporate e-mail accounts — which means you can stay on top of both work and personal messages more easily.

And your fast responsiveness will impress your colleagues, family and friends.

[bul] Spend more time with your family — the BlackBerry Pearl helps you do the things you have to do, and more of the things you want to do. With phone, e-mail and instant messaging at hand, you have the flexibility to escape the office a little early, while also staying on top of important messages and work responsibilities.

You can also use the BlackBerry Pearl at sports events and use the built-in camera to snap that winning goal.

[bul] Plan for personal time — it is important to set aside personal time, whether it is for your resolution to go to the gym, enjoy a good book, or play more golf. Plan your week (or month) in advance and set reminders in your calendar.

[bul] Stay organised — forget about scribbling reminders on little scraps of paper.

A smartphone, such as the BlackBerry Pearl, can help you to keep on top of all of your “to dos.”