can someone please tell me how to overcome shyness?

Question

i am so shy

Answer 1

wow, if only i knew. I'm also really really shy.

Answer 2

I used to be really shy when i was at school, i wouldn't talk to anyone, it's all down to confidence in the end, you'll always be shy until you pluck up the courage to overcome it, it sort of faded with me over the years. As soon as you feel better about yourself, that's when you'll start overcoming shyness. (if that makes any sense?)

Answer 3

project yorself as a confident being to other people. they will view you & treat you as such, then it is easy for you to fill those shoes.

if a situation arises, for example you have to make a presentation to a group of people, don't think/worry about it in a negative way. Instead, change your thinking, EMBRACE the presentation, try to enjoy it & it wont be so bad.

I know it sounds difficult, but shyness really is a state of mind. If you change the way you think it will be easier to overcome. Don't think of yourself as a shy person, rather as a confident person.

Good luck!

Answer 4

Hang out in groups.

Practice. Go to a place where you know no one, like a store or whatever. Practice little things, working up to bigger ones. Smile at the cashier and comment on her hair. When standing next to someone in the veggie isle, ask them for help which lettuce is which. Practice talking to folks you do not know. Work up slowly to where this becomes more natural for you.

Or do this at church. I didn't say hit on them, practice walking up to someone you don't know and saying something, anything. the more you do that, the less shy you will be.

Also, picture yourself being confident. before you go into a situation, be sure you know what it is you want to say. Imagine yourself saying it, how you will stand, how you will sound, the actual words. Visualize yourself being confident, comfortable.

Then do it.

Answer 5

well to overcome shyness just be yourself to anyone and where ever you go if not another way you can get rid of shyness is just do something really weird and out in the open like streak LOL just kidding but just do something really daring

Answer 6

I'm also very shy. Just try to break out of your shell. Join an activity after school. I joined the track team. I still get nervous but it seems to be helping me and I'm becoming a little more confident. That's the only way to slowly get out of being shy, to talk more, force yourself to do things you don't usually do. ♥

Answer 7

Are you worried about what people will think. The more open and outgoing you are the less someone is likely to judge you. Sometimes being shy makes you look stuck up. I'm sure your not you probably just need time to warm up to people. Best of Luck!!!!

Answer 8

As you get older it does kinda disapear bit bt you just need to stop caring so much thats all it is really, don't bother so much about what other people think! Joining a team (like a sports team or something) is usually a really good idea you'll make loads of friends and it'll help you come ot of your shell and develop confidence

Answer 9

My advice is to join an amateur dramatic society.......You will not only overcome your shyness...But you will make many many friends who will be only willing to help you.......But please let them know about this, and the reason you are joining............Look at all the singers on the X.Factor...most of them were shy to start with. Some of them now are professional singers......"Go For It"

Answer 10

I used to be so shy. I think I cared what other people thought of me. Be yourself. People will see you for who who are. You should develop out into part of a network. I also think moving house helped. Im best mates with my neighbour.

Answer 11

it does go a bit when you get older i was painfully shy but a friend said to me just imagine the people around you naked it gave me a giggle escpecially when i went to interviews for a job