He ties himself to the mast to resist the temptation.

He is lashing himself to the mast to resist the temptation.

He decided to tie himself to the mast to resist the temptation.

Sailors would lash themselves to the mast during a storm to avoid being swept overboard.

He had to lash himself to the mast to resist the temptation to make a bad choice.

He dug himself into a hole by lying about his qualifications.

He continues to dig a hole for himself with his reckless behavior.

I can't hear myself think with all this noise.

You can suit yourself and choose whatever you want to eat.

It's important to pace oneself when running a marathon.