Get the File Sample Ways to Overcome Shyness Identify the problem - Ask yourself questions to figure out what situations make you feel shy. - Figure out what it is that youre afraid will happen in those situations. Coach yourself - Come up with some mantras or encouragements to mentally repeat to yourself when youre feeling shy. - Remind yourself of your talents and abilities that make you special. - Use visualization to picture yourself looking confident in situations that would normally make you feel shy. Manage your surroundings - Surround yourself with people who make you feel comfortable. - Maintain good relationships with your core group of friends. - Gradually branch out into new groups and situations. Make other people feel comfortable - Look approachable and have positive body language. - Smile and stand up straight. - Look directly at the person youre talking to and speak clearly. Keep working on it - Give yourself small assignments or goals, like striking up a conversation with one stranger each day. - Slowly work your way up to more and more uncomfortable situations. - Challenge yourself in other ways to help build your confidence. Just be you - Dont try to imitate others or be something youre not. - Dont worry about what others think. - Appreciate your quirks. Was any part of this sample useful to you?
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