Have you ever been so shy that you just
couldn’t speak, even when it was really
important that you did so? We all get shy from
time to time, but if your shyness is hurting
your relationships, keeping you from making
new friends, or asserting yourself, you owe it
to yourself to work on overcoming it. Why?
Because the world must know that incredible
boy or girl that is locked away in your soul,
that’s why!
And these 4 tips for overcoming shyness are a
good way to start.
1. Love Yourself
You can’t be comfortable around other people
unless you are comfortable in your own skin.
For you to feel loved by others, it is necessary
to love yourself first. Focus on the people and
things that make you feel good – like yourself
(yes, you!), friends, family and favorite
hobbies. Don’t have any hobbies? Get some.
Spend your free time doing stuff that makes
you happy. Remember that no one can make
you feel inferior without your consent.
Also, don’t be overly apologetic. In the sense
that, you shouldn’t apologise for your
existence, for speaking up, for being you, or
for doing something you have earned the right
to do.
2. Be Friendly
Shy people tend not to smile or make eye
contact with other people. It might lead to
people thinking you aren’t interested in talking
to them, or that you rude, or have an attitude.
Snap out of it. When you’re talking to
someone, remind yourself to look at them, to
smile, to stay involved in the conversation.
Straightening your posture helps, too. So stand
to your full height, and pretty soon this stuff
will come naturally to you, but you have to
practice.
3. Take Chances
Ask more questions. Take up an offer to go
somewhere you’ve never been, or do
something you have never done even if it’s
challenging. Pay a stranger a compliment. Try
stuff out, even if it makes you nervous. Being
shy has a lot to do with being scared. If you
start facing your fear, you’ll learn to get over it.
4. Be Patient
Keep repeating steps 1, 2 and 3, as many times
as you need to, for the rest of your life.
Overcoming shyness is a long process. It
could be years before you grow out of it, and
even then, you my not be the bubbly extrovert
that you picture as the opposite of shy. You’ll
just be, you, but a more confident,
comfortable you than you’ve ever been.
And let your light shine through friend.
Good morning Friends..........who wanna be my friend???
