Overcoming shyness?

Question

Any tips to get over beng shy?

Answer 1

Don't think on the situation too long,seriously,if something makes you uncomfortable but you really want to/have to do it then just don't think it'll only make you feel worse,take a deep breath,go in with you're chin up (you'll look more confident) and just do it,think of what you want to achieve not on how your going to get there.A situation is only awkward/embarrassing if you let it be.
Think of how you want people to see you not how you think they see you.

There's nothing wrong with shyness,it can be a great charm,just don't let it spoil something you really want/look forward too.

Answer 2

OK, most shy people are shy because they feel like being outgoing in public is strange. It's not; it's actually common and will make people feel at ease with you. Oftentimes when you meet a shy person, their shyness makes them seem disinterested and unwelcoming. You must be confident with yourself first; then, you can be confident around others.

Also, shy people tend to think that most people are inclined to be rude or unfriendly, which causes them to keep themselves closed up. Actually, it's the opposite; most people are inclined to be friendly when you meet them. If they're not, who cares? Nobody likes rude, cocky people anyway. If you remember that people are generally good and friendly, it makes it easier to approach them.

And people don't know you're shy until you start acting shy. It's not something that's built into you or is a part of you. If you try to be outgoing (which is hard at first, but becoms easier the more you try it) from the start, nobody will be able to tell you are shy on the inside.

I suppose the main idea is this: don't take other people too seriously. They're just people like you, and no better than you. There's no need to get nervous or shy for their sake, they're not worth it. Just be casual. Some people are quiet without being shy, and that's OK. The difference is not being nervous about it.

Answer 3

Let me guess, you find yourself sitting alone wishing that one of the people around you will come talk to you and say hi. Guess what! They're probably thinking the exact same thing. Once you realize everyone feels that way, some just don't show it, you'll get the courage to start conversations with random people. Trust me, I used to be really shy too, I'm not anymore! If you really have a problem with it, you can start by talking to random people in stores and such. Chances are, you'll never see them again anyway so it's a good place to start. Remember, humans are social creatures and we all want someone to pay attention to us. "The more interested you are in someome, the more interesting you will be to them" - a line from an opra magazine

Answer 4

Prepare yourself. Visualize the different situations and imagine what would you say if it happens.
Start in small group of people you trust and after some training you can try to speak (or be socially active or whatever you want) in the group of unknown people.
You will fail many times in the beginning and you will make things not so perfectly as you wanted to. But don't worry about it. Other chances are waiting behind the next corner.
Shyness for me is the never ending fight with my fears. But, as one brave captain says, "Never give up, never surrender." :-)

Answer 5

Well, are you a teen, or older? Most of us grow out of shyness when we start to really mature. I was really shy in high school, and I found out later that a lot of people thought that I was standoffish cause I was stuck on myself. That hurt! Smile and let them know that you're not.

Answer 6

I say you go out more. practice talking to people you dont know. i had the same problem i joing a group organization and had to talk to other people which helped me come out of my shell with everyone

Answer 7

Show your shyness without any shame. Its very charming.

Answer 8

smile more

stop being so friggin' conceited

Answer 9

have yo tried alcohol?