Being shy doesn’t mean you have to stay that way. New habits are all it takes to overcome shyness.

You Will Need

Confidence

A pen and paper

Practice

Steps

STEP 1 Make eye contact with others

Build your confidence by making eye contact with friends and family with whom you feel comfortable.

STEP 2 Write down conversation starters

Think of phrases to begin conversations with. Write them down and practice saying them out loud.

STEP 3 Write what you need to say

Write a script of what you need to say to someone. Practice by rehearsing it out loud.

Treat yourself like your best friend.

STEP 4 Practice

Practice socializing and using your conversation starters in small-group activities with people you don’t know.

Did you know? Sixty-two percent of people feel shyness every day.