Is Your Self-Control Limited?

People with high self-control aren't missing out on enjoyment, so coming to temptation and enjoying life are not the same things. It's actually people with poor self-control who suffer after giving in to temptations - they tend to feel guilt and regret about their decisions. Those who successfully avoid temptations receive a boost to their self-esteem. The Ego depletion model is too simplistic and doesn't capture the richness of psychological processes which all play an important role in self-control.