-- The first step to Happiness is admitting one's neuroses. The second is admitting that the first didn't make them go away. -- This is rightfully to the poin

-- The first step to Happiness is admitting one's neuroses. The second is admitting that the first didn't make them go away. -- This is rightfully to the point. But my experience has led me to believe that it doesn't end here. With time and practice we can learn to gradually replace our "neuroses" with different kinds of thinking patterns. Although it is true that there is no binary switch, there are ways to start training new neural pathways which gradually alter the patterns that we end up following in given circumstances. To make it short, I'd just add these to your list: The third step is to decide whether you want to commit to the process of changing yourself on some particular area even though you are bound to face setbacks on the journey.