How to overcome shyness

This is true. It is the many reasons why people do not succeed in life. However, there is a simple solution. People are shy for one reason and one reason only. They lack social skills.I would encourage shy people to make their way to online forums, and participate there. Than, they should invite one or two close friends over one day to talk, and maybe watch movies. They should slowly introduce themselves to the social atmosphere. Within a year, if you keep slowly progressing you will be a social butterfly. ;)

I am a very shy person and it takes a lot for me to open up to people.

I agree with the answer of response #1.. nothing for me here though.. ill just give respondent number #1 a + rating and maria for another + rating for a good topic.. Yeah!!

i am extremely shy, it took my girlfriend awhile to break me of it. I mostly keep to myself and i used to never look to meet new friends. Since recently I am having way more fun meeting new people and basically just succeeding in life. There is no special technique you just have to do it.

You can take some acting classes. I heard they help you come out of your shell. Maybe some motivational classes. And assertive classes wouldn't hurt at all.