Defence mechanisms are strategies learnt in childhood to manage difficult feelings and situations. The more primitive a defence mechanism, the less effective it will be over time.<\/p>\n
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Increase your self-esteem by understanding the defense mechanism Compartmentalization:<\/h2>\n
Compartmentalization is a lesser form of dissociation where only parts are separated from awareness.<\/p>\n
It is when a person is behaving as if he\/she\/they had separate sets of values. It is often about displaying hypocrisy \u2013 that is, showing a virtuous character, moral or principles that one\u00a0does<\/strong>\u00a0not really possess. It is pretending having some desirable or publicly approved value.<\/p>\n Examples of this is a person working for animal rights and beats animals.<\/p>\n Or an abusive priest.<\/p>\n Or a stealing judge.<\/p>\n These are examples of keeping two distinct and to an extent opposing value systems that are separate and unintegrated while remaining more or less unconscious of the contradiction.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n When do you show contradictory values?<\/p>\n How often?<\/p>\n Is this a problem for you?<\/p>\n More about how you can increase your self-esteem in the next post. See also the free blog or the course\u00a0How to develop self-esteem and boost your confidence<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>at\u00a0https:\/\/jennyrappbefree.com<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n If you have any questions you would like answered, you can write them in the comments field. E-mail me at\u00a0jennyrapp@jennyrapp.com<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Find more free inspiration on how to increase your self-esteem under the heading here\u00a0https:\/\/www.jennyrapp.com\/self-esteem\/<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0at\u00a0https:\/\/www.jennyrapp.com\/<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Develop self-esteem & boost your confidence<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Stress management<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Deal with Exhaustion<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Relationships & inner strength<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Create a balanced life & reach your potential<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Personal development<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Powerful insights in psychology<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\nTo consider:<\/h2>\n
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