I like doggoncarls analogy. Instead of thinking in terms of time, I like to think, some things are just off the table. As in, if I needed money and one option would be to sell my record collection, no, thats off the table, dismissed out of hand, think of another way or manage without.
You want to have a little buzz, a little lift, how about using alcohol? No, that's off the table, find a natural high, or do without, it won't kill you.