What types of social activity would help to overcome shyness?

Question

I want to find social activities that would help me overcome shyness and also not feel pressured. I once went to a social network and it stressed me because I have no common interests with them and I didn't find the event fun. As a result, I didn't talk much.

I also want to find social activities that are not so expensive.( I don't make much.) I don't really like to go clubbing or lounge.

I'm extremely shy and don't really like talking. (don't know why) I want to find social activities that would (unconsciously) encourage me to talk and have fun.

Thanks for the advice.

Answer 1

Interaction with small groups is best.  That is, move into social activity gradually.  Try to set it up for success and pleasant experiences.

A club formed around an interest of yours (art, drawing, history, photography, or???) would make the going easier.

Don't discount church, which often has activities for small, break away groups.

Answer 2

parties believe me in the first time it will be difficult but then it will work  

Answer 3

Try to come up with a list of interest and hobbies that you enjoy and find things that cater to it.  You don't need to go to a club or a lounge if you don't like that sort of scene because chances are you won't meet anyone you're interested in talking to anyway.  Any sort of activity will have some group of people somewhere that are as passionate about it as you are.  Take a look at craigslist.com for your area and search through the groups there, or find a message board online about your interests.

Answer 4

Dance lessons, martial arts, music (like an orchestra or choir), sports

Answer 5

Volunteer with a group (ie-domestic violence, animal shelters, environment, etc.) that you have a shared-interest in, this is completely free & you can meet a lot of nice, genuine people at the site in which you are volunteering because you are all doing it for free & are taking time out of your busy schedules to better the cause. Good luck sweetie, I'm shy too & I've been volunteering for 3 yrs & it's really helped me socially.