New year, new you!

We all hear the saying new year, new you — and what better why for moms everywhere to treat themselves than with a few minutes of much-needed “me time?” Here are some of my favorite out-of-the-juice-box ideas on how to create your own “mommy time out.”

Feel whole again!

Taking a personal trip to a gourmet market like Whole Foods will give you a moment to think about what you love eating, or what you might miss, rather than “what do I need to cook for dinner tonight?” or “What would the kids enjoy?”

The environment alone will bring you into a more relaxed place: with the warm colors of the walls replacing the florescent lighting and white shiny floors, you will be like Dorothy over the natural-foods rainbow, and this will be your Oz where everything is in Technicolor, De-Lysscious — and prepared by somebody else!

You’ll feel like a foodie and a health nut by just walking in — everything looks, tastes, and actually IS healthier to eat. It will inspire you to buy organic products, and you can find fun, new ways to incorporate new ingredients like fresh kale or one of 30 different kids of mushrooms into every day dinners that your kids will LOVE.

Take a ‘zen 10’

A quick meditation session can cause a stressed-out brain to do a complete 180. Next time you feel a mommy-meltdown bubbling up inside you, use these steps to bring yourself back down to relaxation.

• Sit up tall at the edge of a chair, and situate your feet hip-width apart.

• Place your hands on your thighs, palms facing down, and close your eyes.

• Inhale and exhale deeply while mentally repeating the mantra, “Breathing in, I calm my body. Breathing out, I smile.” Don’t be afraid to smile if it comes naturally.

• After about six minutes, let go of the mantras and observe your breath for a minute until you bring yourself back to reality.

Let it go to your head…

Don’t have 10 minutes to spare? Do a quick handstand. It’s a surefire way to clear your mind and feel instantly refreshed. If you do this at a particularity stressful moment in your home, you’ll feel instant peace.

If you’re worried about balance, practice against a wall by leaning your weight forward over your hands and pushing off one foot and swinging the other leg to follow right after towards the wall. Once you feel the blood rushing to your head, just take a few breaths, enjoy the view, and laugh about it if you feel silly. Your happiness is what is most important.

Chocolate indulgence!

What woman doesn’t love chocolate? It’s the one thing, other than your child’s laughter, that is guaranteed to make you melt. If you are ready to live la vida cocoa, then make a point of eating at least a small piece of fine, good-quality dark chocolate. A little bit of dark chocolate every day is good for both your heard and your mind — not to mention your soul.

The best time to eat chocolate is actually in the morning when your pallet is at it’s peak and hasn’t been sullied by other flavors. To build on the experience and enhance the chocolate, pair it with a warm cup of tea or a glass of wine or champagne.

Ultimate nap

For a really refreshing, indulgent nap, I advise the following:

• Cashmere throw

• Face mask

• Scented candle (optional)

Nothing like a much needed 10 minute “cat nap.” They say a 10 minute nap a day will help your skin glow and will help make the day much easier.

If the baby is taking a nap you can be as well. Get some much-needed ZZZs.

Lyss Stern is the founder of DivaLysscious Moms (www.divamoms.com) and co-author of best-selling book “If You Give A Mom A Martini: 100 Ways To Find 10 Blissful Minutes For Yourself.”