Shyness can truly hold people back–partly because those who are shy tend to avoid public situations and speaking up, and partly because they experience so much chronic anxiety. With time and effort and a desire to change, it is possible to break through. Here are 13 techniques to help you become a more confident you.
Avoid bullies and teases
Most people are willing to be cruel or sarcastic if it makes for a good joke, but some have no sense of what’s appropriate, and some don’t care whom they hurt
Remember that one bad moment doesn’t mean a bad day.
It’s easy to distort experiences, to think that your shyness ruined an entire event–when chances are it wasn’t a big deal to anyone but you
- Don’t be so hard on yourself.
Name it.
Make a list of all your jitters and worries. Name them, plan how you’re going to eliminate them, and move forward
