Overcoming Shyness and Building Self Confidence
There are several steps that are required in overcoming shyness and building self confidence, some of which require a great deal of courage. Easier said than done you might say, particularly if you are a shy person. The thought for instance of standing on a stage, in front of an audience, in order to deliver a speech would seem to some to be the most terrifying thing imaginable. However give that same person a liberal helping of "Dutch Courage" and a remarkable transformation occurs. Not only does he or she lose the inhibition to speak but are very likely to go into verbal overload with unintelligable gibberish with embarrassing consequences. One way of overcoming shyness, for sure, but in no way helpful for building self confidence, especially come the next morning. So, not a recommended step to take. However if certain simple steps were taken, the easy ones first, this happy state could be reached without requiring the stiff drink or three.
A person suffering from a lack of self confidence will often display certain characteristics like walking in a manner that suggests he or she would prefer to be invisible, wearing a worried expression, averting their eyes and avoiding people. In a packed audience this person will be found sitting at the back, nervous that he or she will become the centre of attention.
Overcoming shyness and building self confidence is a journey that can be started with small steps. Shyness is learnt trait, probably stemming from childhood. By taking small simple steps one can unlearn shyness and make for a more fulfilling life. For instance why not start by walking with an upright posture with measured confident steps; add a smile engage people with your eyes and before long people will begin to acknowledge you, will want to know you. Before long, you will feel confident enough to take the next step without the fear that had always dogged you before. Next time you attend an event, sit in the front row, join the winners.
A shy person can be compared with a person who cannot swim; scared of water in case they might sink. Once taught the swimmer will find it very difficult to sink. Likewise, the irrational fear that the shy person once experienced will be difficult to recall as they complete the journey to overcoming shyness and building confidence.
Commence this journey, as I did.
There are several steps that are required in overcoming shyness and building self confidence, some of which require a great deal of courage. Easier said than done you might say, particularly if you are a shy person. The thought for instance of standing on a stage, in front of an audience, in order to deliver a speech would seem to some to be the most terrifying thing imaginable. However give that same person a liberal helping of "Dutch Courage" and a remarkable transformation occurs. Not only does he or she lose the inhibition to speak but are very likely to go into verbal overload with unintelligable gibberish with embarrassing consequences. One way of overcoming shyness, for sure, but in no way helpful for building self confidence, especially come the next morning. So, not a recommended step to take. However if certain simple steps were taken, the easy ones first, this happy state could be reached without requiring the stiff drink or three.
A person suffering from a lack of self confidence will often display certain characteristics like walking in a manner that suggests he or she would prefer to be invisible, wearing a worried expression, averting their eyes and avoiding people. In a packed audience this person will be found sitting at the back, nervous that he or she will become the centre of attention.
Overcoming shyness and building self confidence is a journey that can be started with small steps. Shyness is learnt trait, probably stemming from childhood. By taking small simple steps one can unlearn shyness and make for a more fulfilling life. For instance why not start by walking with an upright posture with measured confident steps; add a smile engage people with your eyes and before long people will begin to acknowledge you, will want to know you. Before long, you will feel confident enough to take the next step without the fear that had always dogged you before. Next time you attend an event, sit in the front row, join the winners.
A shy person can be compared with a person who cannot swim; scared of water in case they might sink. Once taught the swimmer will find it very difficult to sink. Likewise, the irrational fear that the shy person once experienced will be difficult to recall as they complete the journey to overcoming shyness and building confidence.
Commence this journey, as I did.
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