(3) Rewrite your history.

Let strong (perhaps adult) you rewrite this event and release negative emotions around it. Visualize situation, but this time have person act in a loving, nurturing way, way you would act if you were that person and in that situation. [This is very likely way you do act. Our past experience tends to make us extremely sensitive when we see situations that resemble a negative memory. We tend to go out of our way to make sure that others aren't encumbered with same negative beliefs.] If you find it hard to reframe memory, then visualize it as it happened, but this time you (the strong you) step in and comfort you (often child you) it happened to. Say all things you wish someone had said to you right away. Remember, you are not trying to change past as much as changing your reaction to it.

(4) Release old energy.

Very often, rewriting your history is enough to let go of negative memory that is limiting you today. You may, however, need a little more work to be completely free. Sometimes it is good to finish this exercise by writing a letter to person involved. In this example, it would be to your 3rd grade teacher. Just start with Dear Mrs. Pringle, and let yourself be free to write everything you're feeling. This is usually a mix of emotions, but don't forget to include a thank you. Part of who you are today is because of this situation. It may have made you more caring and more sensitive, so be sure to include that as well. The important thing is to include all your feelings. When you've written all there is, BURN letter. Release entire episode into universe. Remember that this is about you and not about other person. You may choose to share experience with them after you burn letter. If they are still a part of your life, you may want (or feel a need) to do that. But, whether you do or not (and you don't need to for this to be effective), you will notice a change in your interactions with them next time you see them. You'll be free.

(5) Shortcut Step: Clean out your fridge!

Let's end where we started. Double effectiveness of cleaning out your refrigerator. With each item that you toss, create intention of releasing old beliefs, situations or people. With each item, say something like 'As I release this old food, I release all old hurts and negative beliefs. I am free.' As you play with this, phrase that will have most meaning and effectiveness for you will evolve. Use it everytime you throw something out and notice how your life starts changing.

Ultimately, a decision is not a decision until it's acted upon. Until that point, it remains a dream.

Here's how to ease yourself out of procrastination and into action using what I call "triple A" method...

Accept -> Ask -> Act

Step #1 - Accept

Accept uncertainty is a part of life.

Just by doing this, you'll become aware of your feelings surrounding a decision and put them into perspective by relating them to your own primeval craving for certainty.

Realize that even with best analysis, careful planning, and due diligence, outcome can never really be known in advance and there comes a time when you've got to take risk and move forward.

Step #2 - Ask

Ask yourself: "What's worst that can happen here?"

Look at worst case scenario, and ask yourself what you'd really lose from it. Most often, it's a lot less than you might have feared.

And what can you do if worst scenario was to materialize? Could you backtrack? Change direction? Start again? Few things are ever truly final.

Usually you'll find you've got nothing to worry about.

Step #3 - Act

Finally, act. Just do it. Take next step.

Making a decision and acting on it is enormously liberating.

You get a sudden burst of momentum as you cast off shackles of procrastination and finally move forward towards your goal.

The old maxim "If in doubt, leave it out" is essential advice when driving or engaging in other hazardous activities.

For most decisions in life, though, you can afford to take a little risk and start living.

The next time you feel stuck, use 'AAA' technique to help you move forward.

Accept. Ask. Act.

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