Is it something you wish you could change about yourself. I have been shy for all my life, and it has kept me from making many close friends or intimate relationships. What can I do to change my situation. I'm tired of being a wall flower.
2007-03-13 23:15:17 · 5 answers · asked by Mr. Blue 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Self esteem is all you need. I was painfully shy and now I regret it so much I can't begin to tell you. I always knew I had a beautiful singing voice and I can sing in public now that I am older but couldn't bring myself to do it when I was younger. Friends and even my family ask me why I didn't take up music and performing on stage and that they never knew how good I was. They didn't know because I was the only one who did. I think I possibly missed out on a dream career because of a stupid thing like shyness. Don't wait until it's too late like I did. You have to realize that you are just like everyone else and quit letting it hold you back from having fun and enjoying life to the fullest. If you make a fool out of yourself just laugh.
When you can laugh at yourself people like you more. It's very endearing and we see ourselves in you.
2007-03-13 23:52:38 · answer #1 · answered by Enigma 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
oh yeah, I've been shy all my life, only because I have a small speech problem. Most people don't notice it but I'm just the type to where I can't say what I'm thinking because it always comes out wrong. I wish I could change it, I would love to be able to say whatever's on my mind without anyone judging me about how it comes out or just judging me in general. Whenever you find out, let me know, I'll keep this post star'd so I can check and see what kind of answers you'll get from this.
2007-03-14 06:29:21 · answer #2 · answered by Supernatural Fan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was very shy when I was younger. It gets easier with time.
One thing to do is to force yourself into social situations. Its very uncomfortable at first but it gets easier.
If you have trouble speaking in front of people (like I do), join a group like Toast Masters that forces you to make impromptu speeches.
I know this sounds weird but what always held me back at parties or other social stuff was not knowing what to say. Try planning some lines to start a conversation or join one.
2007-03-14 06:50:08 · answer #3 · answered by nonono 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. I've always been shy but now only in groups of people that I don't know. But I've learned to be comfortable in my own skin and not be what others expect me to be. I would much rather be soft-spoken and sincere than one of those annoying loud-mouthed women that you can hear clear across a room.
2007-03-14 06:34:23 · answer #4 · answered by Evil Wordmonger, LTD LOL 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I feel the same way. I am not sure what you can do about it. You tell me and we will both know.
2007-03-14 06:20:47 · answer #5 · answered by some chic 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋