Compartmentalization (psychology)

Compartmentalization is a way of thinking and feeling about your emotions, thoughts and experiences. It means that instead of looking at something as a whole, you break it down into smaller parts and look at those parts separately. This can help you to think more clearly and focus your attention on the different pieces of the puzzle. For example, when faced with a difficult task, rather than fixating on all the obstacles and feeling overwhelmed, you can break it down into smaller, more manageable pieces, allowing you to move forward one step at a time. When it comes to emotions, compartmentalization can help stop unpleasant feelings spiraling out of control - you can focus on managing one emotion at a time rather than all of them mixing together.