Millions of Americans are feeling stuck and unhappy in their relationships, jobs and with their families—and it’s all because of the size of their “buts.”  No, we’re not talking about the need to reduce your posterior. When you interview psychologist and happiness expert Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo, she’ll reveal the biggest reason most people aren’t achieving their cherished goals.

Dr., Lombardo explains, “People always say ‘I want to quit smoking, but….’, ‘I want to lose weight, but …’, and ‘I want to get a better job, but….’ I call it the ‘Yeah, But’ syndrome: an epidemic that’s plaguing our country.”

Dr. Lombardo offers tested strategies and wise advice for overcoming this obstacle, including:

• Ask yourself “Why do I want to get rid of this bad habit?” and “Why DON’T I want to give it up?” The answer is the second question is your ‘but.’

• How to get rid of your ‘but’ to get whatever you want in life.

• Why the “If only” syndrome can be almost as damaging as the “Yeah, But” syndrome.

• How to gain more happiness by applying her ‘but’ fighting principles at work, with your children and in your marriage.

CREDENTIALS: Elizabeth Lombardo, Ph.D., MS, PT, is a clinical psychologist, physical therapist and author of the Amazon.com bestseller A HAPPY YOU: Your Ultimate Prescription for Happiness. She has been featured on CNN and The Montel Williams Show and is frequently quoted by such national media as Newsweek, MSNBC, Reader’s Digest, Woman’s Day, Self, Glamour, Redbook, Elle and Real Simple.

AVAILABILITY: PA, nationwide by arrangement and via telephone

CONTACT: Dr,. Elizabeth Lombardo, (214) 236-9533 (PA); drl@ahappyyou.com or dr.Lombardo@mind body-wellness.com; www.AHappyYou.com