Compartmentalizing is sometimes described in a negative light, as it means splitting your cognition and thinking into separate areas, especially when they conflict. There, of course, are warnings that these conflicting thoughts, when separated or compartmentalized, can cause serious mental and emotional conflicts. But on a less extreme level, compartmentalizing can be a more positive mechanism for coping and enriching life. This would include compartmentalizing work from home so that your home is not tainted by the stress of working. Here's how to compartmentalize and deal with your daily life better today.