In my upcoming novel, FLUX, you get to meet my newest protagonist, Liv.

Olivia Riley is awkward, artistic, and witty. While she has many traits that set her apart, she also has one that unites her with approximately 40 million Americans: Liv battles anxiety.

Everyone has experienced anxiety at some point or another, but for a large portion of the population, it’s something that can interfere with our day to day lives. In learning more about anxiety and coping mechanisms, I came across a technique called grounding. 

Grounding con...