I can relate to you, Breakaway. I hate that I am shy too and like Missing asked, "A shy person should really take a step back and ask themselves, is it that they are shy which bothers them? Or is it that they don't fit with society that bothers them? Maybe there are people who like being shy, but don't like being sh*t upon by society. " Well, I dont like being **** on by society. So many people have a problem with introverts especially when it comes to getting jobs. I try to be okay with myself, but deep down inside I am not. I try not to play the victim and take people's comments about my introvertedness personally, but when people dont think you have a personality that would suit a particular job (esp. marketing/sales), it hurts.
Surround yourself with friends that have no problem with your shyness. Something that I do that helps me, is to look in the mirror and say, "I am a great person and if I want to overcome shyness, I can do so"
sounds corny but might increase your self esteem and make you less shy
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