How can I be less shy to crowd? How can I increase my confidence level?

Philippines
May 6, 2012 11:00am CST
I have a problem regarding my self- esteem. When I go out with my friends, I feel like I'm always "Out Of Place" . I don't know why. I feel like I don't belong to any circle of friends. Can you help me?
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7 responses
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
7 May 12
Shellster, if you feel out of place with your friends, then they are not your true friends who shares the same likes as you are. If you may, find friends who share the same interests as you. Come out of your shell and don't be shy. Socialize more with people you are comfortable with. Don't force yourself to be "in" with your friends if you don't like what they are doing.
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• Philippines
7 May 12
Thanks. Most of my friends have vices and I don't want to tolerate their acts. They always tell me to join with them but i insist. It's better to insist that to join with them
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
7 May 12
Better yet, avoid them if they have vices . They will not give you a nice output in life.
@stary1 (6612)
• United States
6 May 12
shellster..we all have to find our own way to self esteem. Many have felt the way you do and through various experiences have found the confidence and worthiness they deserve. My basic thought is ..because you exist, you are worthy. God does not make mistakes...
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• Philippines
6 May 12
thanks :) I'll try to increase my confidence now. Were there instances in which you feel so alone ?
@celticeagle (167019)
• Boise, Idaho
6 May 12
What is it about yourself that you find "Out Of Place"? Your hair, eyes, body? What? There are things you can change and things you can't. Have you thought about getting a makeover? New hair style, new make up to highlight your better features? Some make up companies do free makeup at the malls. Buy you a new outfit. What if you realized that other people feel out of place too? Become a people watcher. Look people in the eye. Smile. Even surprise yourself and say, "hello!" Good luck to you.
@lady1993 (27224)
• Philippines
18 May 12
You should just be honest and not try to be like them.. Just be yourself and do some small talk. Sometimes i feel out of place too, if they are talking about something i don't know about.
@shaqziad (655)
• Malaysia
8 May 12
What i do, is i hang out with people that i feel comfortable with, and each time we hang out, I limit it to two or three people. that way, you will get higher chance of talking or voicing out your opinion to your hang out gang/friend. If you feel intimidated by your rich friend, there are a few choices. 1. leave them. true friend will not do such thing. 2. they may do it unconsciously, so you should tell them what you feel. if they really want to be your friend, they will correct themselves. if not, then just leave them. Life is too short to be wasted on friends and such.
6 May 12
Firstly you need to know you are good enough, you are worthy and you do deserve friends and happiness. Tell yourself these things all the time, especially when your thoughts are saying bad things. You also need to know that being nervous and afraid is normal. We all get these feelings. Don't be hard on yourself. To help with the nervousness try deep breathing. When your nervous you probably breath too quickly which then leads to panicking. Breath slowly and deeply and it will relax you. And remember to just be yourself. If they can't accept you for the real you then they are not worth having as friends, you deserve so much better.
• India
8 May 12
being less shy to a crowd & increasing confidence level is not a big task. we are what we think. so at first we should think that we are confident enough to face a crowd.our desires will come true , if we bring our thoughts in to actions . those actions should be practiced and made our habit . those habits will mould our character. Be positive always,..... keep smiling