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The holidays are supposed to be joyful - yet they often bring tension, exhausting family dynamics, and pressure to be everything for everyone. What if you could navigate difficult conversations, set boundaries without guilt, and find genuine peace amid the chaos? In this pocket-sized guide, mediator, law professor, and mindfulness teacher Erin Gleason Alvarez (featured in goop, Forbes, Newsweek, and other national media) shares 10 powerful practices to help you reset during the season's most stressful moments. Drawing on her expertise in conflict resolution and mindfulness, Erin offers simple, practical tools for: Staying grounded when family gatherings feel overwhelming Navigating tricky political conversations at the dinner table Managing feelings of loneliness or financial stress during the holidays Creating meaningful connection instead of performative perfection Finding calm in the chaos, one mindful moment at a time Whether you're dreading a difficult family member, worried about money, or simply hoping to feel more present this year, these quick resets will help you move through the holidays with greater ease, clarity, and grace. Take just a few minutes each day to return to yourself - and rediscover the peace that's possible, no matter what's swirling around you. The first book in The Refocus Collection.

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Erin E. Gleason Alvarez is a law professor and professional mediator who has spent decades advancing conflict resolution, mindfulness, and the practical tools that help people navigate life's most difficult moments. She teaches law and mediation, specializing in negotiation, communication strategies, and how to stay grounded when emotions run high.Erin's work has been featured in goop, Forbes, Newsweek, U.S. News & World Report, and other national media. She is the author of The Refocus Collection, a mindfulness series designed for people who need practical stress management tools, not lengthy meditation retreats or aspirational wellness advice. Erin's books provide real strategies that work in the middle of a tense family dinner, a challenging work conversation, or the chaos of the holiday season.Her approach combines her professional expertise in conflict resolution with accessible mindfulness practices. As a mediator, Erin has helped countless individuals and organizations navigate high-stakes disputes, and she brings those same evidence-based techniques to everyday conflict management.She lives in Brooklyn with her husband and son.

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