How does one overcome being shy?
Decide to do it – then prepare, prepare, prepare.
Many women struggle with shyness to the point that they watch their dreams fly out the window because they can’t make a move. I’ll be the first to shout, THAT WAS ME!
Can we conquer this completely? Probably not. But we can get comfortable with being uncomfortable, as the popular saying goes. It’s easier said than done, but it’s possible.
It takes focus, consistency, and willpower to do the things we most dread. But here’s the thing: once you prepare, you’ve solved 90% of the problem.
As an adult, it was difficult for me to stand in front of a crowd. I had to do it occasionally, and most people never knew how deep my shyness ran. I must have overcompensated in ways I can’t pinpoint now, but most people would raise an eyebrow at this confession.
The key is to just go for it. Prepare for it. Once you prepare, you’ve solved 90% of the problem. Volunteer as much as you can in situations where you’d typically shy away. Do it consistently, and soon you’ll start to get comfortable with being uncomfortable.
You should see me now.
“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.” – Winston Churchill
“Courage is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it.” – Nelson Mandela
