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If you're shy what are some ways to overcome it?

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I am shy but not that shy. I just want to know how to overcome the rest of my shyness.

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  1. idk. just i guess not think about what others would think of you. just do whatever without the outcome of what you do, go through your head.  


  2. work in small steps and just have fun with life. get to know others and get involved with things in school and your community the rest should start to come naturally.

    (I used to be very shy and now I talk infront of a lot of people all the time)  

  3. Alcohol is the only thing that has every worked for me. The only problem is that it doesn't last very long.

    I saw a counselor about social anxiety, and he recommended "Feeling Good" by David Burns.  It has some really good ideas in there, I think.  I just haven't implemented them.

  4. Just keep putting yourself with other people.

    The one thought that got me through it was " Other people are not paying as much attention to you as you think they are" I proved that to myself a couple of times and so was then able to just be myself.

    It has worked these many many years.

  5. I used to be soo shy. I wouldn't talk to anyone unless I had to, and I got tired of it.

    Its hard making yourself change. I told myself that I want people to know me, not just see me. I thought of everyone as a family member (it's kinda wierd xD), so I could open up easier. Once I got in that mindset, I didn't feel so distant and uncomfortable with people.

    Hope this helps. ^-^;

    Also, being a little shy is good. It'll keep you from saying stupid stuff. lol

  6. I started just speaking my mind a lott and working for an office that deals w/ the public. I say things to them when they ask how much that print out I made them cost I say something like how much you got. Just little things that make people laugh. Now you can't get me to shut the h**l up. Try being confident and not caring what people think.

  7. help me too!

  8. In my quest to become less shy, I just did my best to talk more to people when I met them. I never got to see if I could push myself all the way, though, because not too long after I got with my girlfriend of 2 1/2 years now, things were so great that I just naturally became less shy towards others, even a little outgoing.

    So either you just have to really push yourself, or you have to find someone who really makes a difference in your life.

  9. Do something that makes people pay attention to you. Wear a T-shirt with a picture or a quote that sends a message that means something to you, or that you just liked. Join a sports team, or some type of organization where you will get a chance to interact more. Or go somewhere where there is usually a lot of people who would notice someone new. Plus, you don't have to go from shy to a complete extrovert overnight. Even if that's what you wanted to happen, it wouldn't. Take your time.

  10. Well, don't drink to solve your problems.  Truth is that it just hurts yourself, the people around you, and your chances to live a good life.

  11. Maybe keep something comforting with you. If you have something familiar around, you might not be as shy around new things.

    Also, do something that makes you feel confident if you know that you're going to be in a position where you'll be shy. Like wear a extra nice outfit, or do your hair exactly how you like it.

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