Shyness or social anxiety can be a debilitating condition that can not only lower a persons quality of life but in it’s extreme can also lead to other conditions such as depression in later life. Experiencing shyness or anxiety happens at one stage or another of our lives. Being too sensitive in social surroundings can lead to feeling shy.

People who stop being shy for years can suffer those feelings rise up again when meeting perhaps an old school teacher, or friend from way back. . Shyness can be beaten with practise. When you’re feeling low you can become shy again. If you don’t look forward to everyday situations, such as meetings or talking to colleagues, then plan how you’re going to handle the situations. You are likely to be less shy and more at ease if you have some conversational topics to fall back on. It’s beneficial to talk to strangers, and by starting the conversation you can gain more self confidence.

It can be a good idea to take a break from socialising with people who make you feel shy, just while you improve your confidence. Once you feel ready to face them make sure you are ready and don’t feel self conscious to the point that you are back to square one!

Most importantly, don’t be too hard on yourself! Make sure to stay positive though, as being too self-critical can lead to lowering your self esteem. Start off small and dont be too harsh with yourself, taking note of any thing you could improve on.

 

Travelling abroad means you are no longer in your comfort zone and so you are therby becoming more outgoing. You can comeback feeling not only refreshed, but less anxious and shy around people you know, taking care not to let your shyness creep back in. Getting over shyness is an ongoing process. It’s never too late to learn how to stop being shy.

 

 

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