The Inside Path: A Grounding Activity & Coloring Book for When Life Gets Loud

by Jeremy Ray DeHaven

When life gets loud, take a moment to pause, breathe, and make space for yourself.

The Inside Path is a grounding activity and coloring book for teens, pairing bold black-and-white artwork with practical prompts for handling everyday stress and overwhelm. Color while you check in with your senses, map what’s in your control, practice paced breathing, set boundaries, untangle busy thoughts, and write a kinder response to self-doubt.

Inside, you’ll find creative pages inspired by starry bedrooms, winding mazes, fractured mosaics, roses, deep-sea life, clockwork, and more. Each activity offers room to reflect, make choices, and color at your own pace. Skip any prompt that doesn’t feel right today; the pages are yours to use in your own way.

Keep The Inside Path nearby for a quiet reset, a creative break, or a reminder to reach out to someone you trust when you need support.

28 pages, Paperback

Published September 23, 2026

About the author

Jeremy DeHaven was born in Columbus, Indiana, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Purdue University, where he studied aviation and trained to become a professional pilot. He is a commercial, instrument-rated pilot and previously worked as an air traffic controller for the FAA.

Jeremy later built a career in Flight Service and has served as a Quality Assurance Manager for the past eight years. Throughout his career, he has focused on clear communication, sound decision-making, and making complex information easier to understand.

That same approach carries into his writing. Jeremy believes complicated subjects don't have to feel complicated, and his books are written to make information practical, approachable, and useful for everyday people.