going out from ones cocoon...?

Question

HARD .. REALLY! PAINFUL - YES! How can one triumph over this phase?!?

Answer 1

Life and career after graduation from the University,Yes you can be successful.

Several thousand newly minted college graduates are now leaving the comfortable cocoon that has been their college or university experience and entering the work force. Career centers remind students that in order to be ready for their job search, they need to start the process early. The work of carefully researching employment options, analyzing what you have to offer an employer, and preparing to talk about it must be done by each job seeker, and it doesn’t matter if hiring is going full blast or nearly at a standstill--the more you prepare, the better the result!

The first and most important college student job search tip, for both underclass students and graduating seniors, is to visit your college or university Career Services office. Most career offices provide college students with personal career counseling, job and internship listings, job search assistance, access to recruiting programs, and career networking assistance.

In addition, the staff can help you create a resume, draft cover letters, and review your job search correspondence. Videotaped practice interviewing is also offered by many offices.

Be confident and best wishes!
(P.S. hope your other post on 'answers' looking for a job after graduation works).

Answer 2

I know this will sound cliche but nothing beats a good book. Start just by sitting right outside your home and enjoy the scenery. When you get a little nervous open the book and read a couple of pages, if you pick a really good book you will soon forget all about your insecurities. The characters may even give you a little courage. Everyday or often as you can stand it go a little further away from home, before you know it the cocoon will be more of an annoyance than a pleasure.

Answer 3

I had the same issue and it crops up every now and then. First I tried to go out on walks all alone with a walkman and paid attention to everything but the people on the street.When I was able to do that, I started walking on the boardwalk near my place. lots more people.Then go out to a small casual place with some real good friends.Keep increasing this circle and you should not have much problems.
We are usually in a cocoon because we are too afraid / anxious to go out and be judged by the others. We feel we are different in someway. Unless you go out ,you will not realize that there are tons of people out there who look, act and talk like you who are dealing with this head - on. You can learn and get inspired by them.
Hoping you break out of your cocoon soon.....

Answer 4

Well,it's hard but remember it's for the best,if you get over this phase you will be surprise to find out you have ability more than you expect, risk taking is necessary here,it's like the story of a mother bird keep removing the nest little by little which make the birdy annoyed,but later he found out he tried to flyand surprise that he can fly

Answer 5

a similar saying was "coming out of your shell." just be yourself. notice others and smile. this is a good ice breaker. then start saying hi to people and watch their reaction. you will meet all kinds of new people. eventually, you will be hanging out with some new friends.
it is okay to be shy or reserved. in a way, that is the safe approach. it really shouldn't be painful. never do anything that you don't want to do. break out slowly. you have your whole life time to triumph. you will know when you are ready.

Answer 6

You can start by going to church. Don't mean to sound weird, but some of the funnest things I've done were w/my Sunday school class.