How do you overcome shyness?

Answer 1

The best way to overcome being shy is by understanding why you are shy. Are you afraid that you have nothing important to say? Are you afraid that people won't like you? You have to remember that as individual as we are, we are essentially the same as other humans around us.

My biggest suggestion is to follow a few simple rules:
1. As long as you aren't hurting anyone emotionally or physically, then it doesn't matter what people think of you.
2. You aren't going to impress everyone... find the group of people that you click with and look to them to test out your new found confidence.
3. If people ignore you or make fun of you or if people don't think you are interesting (as cliche as this sounds) there are many other fish in the sea. Go find some other fish!

Ultimately, you have to be confident in yourself. Do you notice how some people walk into a room and they own it? That's because they believe in themselves and don't care if people don't like them.

Do remember that there is a fine line between being outgoing and being obnoxious. Don't push it too far.

Also, you might not want to start your confidence by giving a speech in front of two thousand people. Start small. For example, go somewhere you have an interest and spark a conversation with a (safe) stranger. If you like dogs, go to a dog park and talk to a dog owner about their dog and what kind of dogs you like. The more you do this, the more confident you will be in yourselves.

And.. don't forget to smile!

Answer 2

Some of these answers or really great, but telling someone to be confident is easier said then done. I am in my early 30’s and have been shy all my life. It will stay with you and take over you if you let it. First, make up your mind that you really want to address the problem. Then start out a little at a time. Start by taking speech classes. This makes you go out get up before people and talk. Take acting classes. Some of the greatest actors are stone cold shy; again, it makes you get up before people and talk. Make your self-get out and take part in activities, this puts you in a position where you have to talk with people. Never be afraid to say what is on your mind, other people are normally thinking the same thing.

Answer 3

Find yourself a group of outgoing friends. Look for the type of people who just talk to anyone...They will talk to you and thus include you in conversations with other people that will then talk to you.

Another suggestion would be to go to crowded places and start by smiling at people ( much easier for women) and they will hopefully start to chat with you. Make eye contact. Don't shy from looking at people.

For guys (and it will work for girls too), if you see someone you want to talk to, go up to them and SAY ANYTHING! It doesn't necessarily matter what unless it is completely ridiculous. Learn something that you can use in just about any situation. If you need clues watch movies to get pointers. Don't try to be corny, but funny is good. Compliments are also good, but you need to follow them up or all you will ever receive is a thank you if you're lucky.

Answer 4

i am a shy person and lately i have been working hard on building my cofidence
its really hard but if you get to know ppl who are out going then it becomes easier to be more outgoing... its kind of like a learn by copying.
but its still hard to overcome your natural shyness... all you have to do is believe in your self!!! i know you can do it!!!

Answer 5

Be out there and be outgoing. You need to believe that you're not shy and built up the convidence, whether to talk to someone or just get involved with other people. No one should be shy at anything because how do people know what you want or think if you don't talk to them because you're shy.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

just be yourself

Answer 8

be confident.