as was stated in the beginning of this section, there is a correct choice, and I believe it to be abstinence. The process of negotiating with yourself and cutting yourself off may work from time to time, but the most failproof method is to simply not indulge at all. It’s much easier to hear a flat “No” than “It depends; we’ll see.” The former creates proper expectations, while the latter keeps you fixated on regulating your self-discipline.
