Dont wanna be shy anymore!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!?

Question

I just got out of school a week ago. next school year I'll be an 8th grader.At school I was always the shy quiet girl who had an accasionally outburst once in a while.bUT NOW i just want to be confident, and speak up for myself.I thought if i run for Student Council people might notice me. but theres a catch. Im running against the most popular girl at school who happens to be my cousin.but many people hateher(including myself) so i think i might have a chance. I have a whole summer to turn myself around .whats the best way to start?

Answer 1

~Learn self-confidence, practice public speaking in front of a mirror.
Circulate and make friends. Learn the issues and prepare a platform that you want to stand for and stick to your principles. Do the research you need to support your positions. Let people know you are honest and sincere and have integrity.

When you've wasted enough time realizing none of this is going to work, learn how to spread your legs and go after the boys' votes.

Answer 2

I used to have this same issue when I was in high school. The best way I found of dealing with was by getting involved in student leadership. Basically anything that gets you involved in public presentations is a good way to go. I made sure I volunteered for the scariest jobs imaginable. It sounds hard, but the most often you force yourself to speak up, the easier it becomes. Just the way how I've seen it.

I should mention that even volunteering for an organization or working in retail can be of help. It sounds stupid, but these kinds of things force you to deal with people on a regular basis (more so than any student council I have ever seen), and as long as you take the opportunity to do so, you can learn to be more comfortable speaking in a friendly manner, even with total strangers.

Answer 3

Hello Congratulations for going to next grade. You have to first get a little mini makeover dress for success the part. Dig deep tell yourself you are the best and be natural about it. Let face it need to be more out going do not care what other think about you ultimately it up to you making a big change. You could form a committee with your home room teacher or principle to promote student fun day choose an activity or food you can pole the student body on this one. Make difference in your community by doing fundraiser with local charity and raffle of bike, stereo, CD player, cell phone, skates, dance lessons,. Organize a weekly give away with principle. Good luck you sound like fun. Over the summer get into a play or dance class where you have to perform this will help build confidence.

Answer 4

'I feel that you should stop being a people hater and being jealous of others because of their looks, charm or personality. First, you need to find some new friends to hang out with. Change your attitude about people and ignore poor behavior. Be a happy person, joyful person, and join sport activity to built up your self esteem. You need to join activities with excitement and keep the mind occupied. Examples band, music, dance, drama groups, choir, karate, basketball, baseball, piano lesson any group the school offers or after school /weekend activities.or your parents will let you join that they can afford. Running for student council is okay but don't they have other position. The key to any thing is getting along and making up where you mess up. You can start by motivating her and supporting her to win. Encourage her and see if that will be a start. Stay away from all things that make your life have a bad taste. Try to find things that make you happy and proud not sad. Jealousy is a heartache that's being envious work on giving good thoughts and making your self more beautiful-shopping. Find other interest and you;ll see a .difference. Boost yourself and learn to tell others I am sorry. Shyness comes from being lonely find a companion if nothing but a puppy - a pet.

Answer 5

i've had this similar problem. You just have to find people that you feel comfortable around. Don't always be thinking in the back of your mind "what are these people going to think of me?" Just trust your instincts and know your boundaries. Don't do anything extremely ridiculous but let yourself loose a little more often. People will start to see that you are capable and accept you for that. They will see that you know how to have fun and want to spend more time around you. It's a lot easier than it sounds... the scariest part is doing it for the first time. After that it's as easy as riding a bike :)

Answer 6

It's a positive thing to emerge from shyness. It's best you emerge from shyness slowly and with a degree of common sense.

In your question, I already see some mindset planning from your decision to run for Student Council. This not only will be a step for you to emerge from shyness, but it's a pretty good lesson in political dynamics as well.

Talk to all people in your school, show them that you will listen to them. Stay close to those that will promote you positively. Show people you'll stand up for them in what is right....you pretty much get the idea.

Also, be careful who you hang out with...and be especially careful who you burn bridges with. Never forget that on your way up, for they'll be waiting for you on the way down--and you might need their help one day.

Answer 7

I found a lot of friends with the same interests, like band for example, me and my best friend play percussion. Maybe start working on your speech, it shouldan't be the person you vote for, it dhould be the speech. Good Luck!

Answer 8

Just think about what you want and what you want only. There is not a single person in this world that can put you down mentally. All that shyness is all in your head, and you can do anything and everything if you put yourself to it. Just believe!!!

Answer 9

i would say just believe in yourself. go shopping and buy an outfit that you feel truly makes you feel amazing to wear the first day of school (*or some other imjportant day)

Answer 10

try this:get bangs make'up and talk to guys way more it helped me! just be yourself and if people dont like you then thats there prob.