CAREN OSTEN is a certified positive psychology coach, mindfulness instructor, and writer. She works with individuals and groups who seek to cultivate greater positivity, clarity, and calm as they navigate life's daily stresses, challenges, and shifts. Osten has led workshops at Kripalu, the JCC Manhattan, and MNDFL meditation studios; she also speaks publicly, sharing the benefits, practices, and science of optimism, self-compassion, mindfulness and resilience. A contributor to The New York Times, Psychology Today, Mindful magazine and others, Osten writes about health, well-being, travel, and education.