How to overcome negative thoughts and foster a positive mindset Have you ever tried to push a thought out of your mind, only to have it come back even stronger? Have you noticed how unwanted things seem to happen more often than what we actually want? This phenomenon is precisely what the White Bear Experiment, conducted by psychologist Daniel Wegner, aimed to understand. In this experiment, participants are instructed to avoid thinking about a specific topic, such as a white bear, for a set period of time. However, they are also told that if the thought does come to mind, they should acknowledge it and try to let it go.…