Shy people create a feeling of helplessness that leads them to think that they will never lose their shyness. They would like to be more daring, to throw themselves comfortably into any social situation, but their fear of being shy makes them withdraw even more. The truth is that you can overcome shyness and you can also learn to be more daring.
How to lose shyness and be more daring?
- If you are willing to forget about your shyness and enjoy your social relationships more, you cannot lose sight of the prior and fundamental step that is to improve your self-esteem. From there you can start working with tricks and techniques to stop being shy and they all go through practice. You are going to learn to practice your social skills with some simple tricks.
- You should know that the theater is one of the best allies to overcome shyness once and for all, since it encourages social participation and helps you get into the skin of different characters. This way, you shift the focus from yourself to the emotions the character should be feeling. It is a good way to avoid anxiety due to shyness and all the symptoms that come with it.
- You should also practice how to be more daring by going to social events and parties. If you’re too scared at first, reach out to a trusted friend who knows you’re trying to overcome your shyness in case you ever need a hand. Prepare at home some general questions that are useful for all situations and try to make them open questions, that is, the answer cannot be a yes or a no.
- With your mental list of questions, you must force yourself to talk to people. And for a conversation, body language is very important, so look at your interlocutor at all times, do not lower your gaze because they will think that you are not interested in the conversation. Also don’t forget to smile, which is one of the best techniques for two people to feel closer and more comfortable.