how do i get out of being shy?

Question

when i do something in front of people like presenting a class project it feels like the whole world is looking at me.its been like this since i was little.i don't singing or dancing for people or just performing.i try to aviod performing in front of people. even in front of my family i get nervous.someone please help me get out of this.

Answer 1

you will always be shy, but it comes down to how you deal with it. the best way to stay calm is to take deep breaths before a presentation or whatever else and keep telling yourself that no on really cares if you are presenting or not. think about it, when someone else presenting (they may be shy to), do you care about what they say or just space out.

Answer 2

I think it's because of your previous negative experiance that makes you feel shy and nervous in front of people.
1. Remember that your nervousness is more apparent to you than your audience.( Sometimes when people compliment for our confidence during your performance, we apt to make remarks like " no, i was dying up there".)

2. Your audience don't expect you to be perfect; so, don't aspect the approval of everyone.

3. Most importantly, be prepared!
When you are well prepared, you will be confident.
You may practice when no one is around.
For example, singing in the washroom, dancing in your room with the door locked.

Hope all this can help you overcome your shyness, just like what I have done.

Answer 3

Sounds like me. If you believe in God just pray about it. I did and I'm a whole lot more talkative than I used to be. The best thing I'd say for you is you have to have practice. Tell yourself that you can be confident. Get yourself involved in an activity like a group or a club. You must face your fear to overcome it. Surround yourself with positive people that make you feel good about yourself. Also it may be hard but try to come across people that feel the same way you do and it will make you feel better about yourself and you'll surprise yourself and do something 'out there' without being embarrassed.

Answer 4

It's a long road out of shyness. Try getting out of your comfort zone on occasions! Go out to bars, movies and restauraunts by yourself to start out. Then once you feel confortable on your own in public work on striking up conversations with strangers. Don't worry if you embarrase yourself once in a while you'll probably never see them again ;-) The trick is just getting over your fear! Once you can get used to being nervous your mind will naturally get rid of your shyness. Good luck!

Answer 5

well i dont know if it will help but i was shy in front of people to and i had to do a class project and anouce it to the whole class. so i looked at a friend like i was telling him about it and i forgot the others was there and got an A+ on it

Answer 6

i used to be shy in front of people. but if i have to present something, like a school project, i just dont look into peoples eyes (i know u have to use eye contact, but just stare into space and make it look like u r) after a few minutes it fells like theres no one there. works for me, hope i helped!

Oh! and just remember half the people "listening" are probably not. i know i always zone out when we do presentations in class!

Answer 7

It sounds like it may be more than just being shy. You could suffer from Social Anxiety Disorder. You are decribing symptoms that could be associated with the mental disroders. Now the question is, do you suffer panic attacks or experience fight or flight fear? If you do, then go see a psychiatrist. This is a real illness that a medical professional has to treat.

Answer 8

i have the same problem. i generally do fine in front of medium crowds, like a class, but i have trouble meeting new people, or talking to people I'm unfamiliar with. i just don't know what to say and i feel like I'll be rejected if i say something stupid.

Answer 9

ah. i know how you feel. i have that same problem. but i have done some plays and there was even one play when i had a solo. but what i try to do is pretend that nobody is there, and once you do it, you get it overwith and your all done. but if that does not work out you can try and have somebody talk to you and make you feel less nervous and be there for you. and the more you hang out with some specific people you will probably get less shy about them. good luck! :)

Answer 10

I Am Exactaly Like That :(
Your Not Alone ^_^
I Jsut Read Medicine One But I Dont Like Medicine Because It Kills Your Liver ;(