Are you shy?
By mipen2006
@mipen2006 (5528)
Australia
January 20, 2007 6:59am CST
Being shy can create great problems, especially for young people. Shyness can have a bearing on how acceptable we are socially, and can influence our academic and professional lives. Shyness is not understood by confident people and needs to be addressed. Once a person realizes it is influencing their life. So if you are a shy young person, don't go through life lacking confidence, act now, get help.
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8 responses
@franxexces (1096)
• Philippines
25 Apr 07
I'm a shy person and I want to overcome it. It's bad being shy and there are a lot of things you can't do when you are.
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@mipen2006 (5528)
• Australia
27 Apr 07
I agree with you. Even in my mid sixties there are times when I'm shy. I wish I had addressed the problem when I was a teenager. I think there are some things you can do to address the problem. If you search shyness on a search engine you might find some interesting information.
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@nathaniel1218 (44)
• Philippines
26 Feb 07
I'm a shy person most of the time does not speak but listen to some conversation my wife is my exact opposite she is the one who can really freely express her thoughts and sometimes I learn from her.
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@mipen2006 (5528)
• Australia
28 Feb 07
My wife does all the talking in our house too.
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@Bunny2 (2102)
• Australia
17 Feb 07
I was always shy at school - mainly because of being overweight. But I was always a very good student - straight A's. As I've matured, I've become more at peace with myself as a person and more confident. Where once I hated speaking in front of 30 classmates, I don't worry about public speaking now even to a room full of strangers. (Well I do worry but I do it :) ) I think sometimes confidence comes with age.
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@mipen2006 (5528)
• Australia
17 Feb 07
I don't know how you did it. I have no problems at times, and face some things that used to frighten me which I feel good about. However, there are other times when all the old fears return, and I can't handle the situation, and I'm mid sixties!
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@polachicago (18716)
• United States
16 Feb 07
I was very shy, but confident. Shyness has nothing to do with confidence. Shyness wasn't my barier in school at all. At some point it helps me, but it is very long story:)
@mipen2006 (5528)
• Australia
17 Feb 07
I think shyness can be a flattering aspect of a girls character, but boys are just not expected to be shy. I have to disagree with you about shyness having nothing to do with confidence, I think they are closely related, and I say this from personal experience.
@risk_taker20 (2096)
• Philippines
20 Jan 07
most often shy but can manage when necessary. I am a very introvert person that's why.
@Zelmarq (12585)
• Cebu City, Philippines
28 Feb 07
Im not that shy anymore, I was shy during my younger years. What helped me go out of my shell were the activities we had in highschool and college. Sometimes we have to set aside our shyness for us to enjoy life and be part of the adventures of it. Parents can help their children to get over their shyness by being supportive in the endeavors of their children, it always starts in the family.
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@mipen2006 (5528)
• Australia
28 Feb 07
Yes it is something our parents and school can help us overcome.
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@Zelmarq (12585)
• Cebu City, Philippines
15 Jun 07
And good positive results can also boost our self image and self esteem.
@astroo13 (963)
• India
3 Mar 07
I am shy. I don't have any problems with it. I was never that ambitious in life. I am an introvert and to say the truth I like it because I have no interest in attending social events and making new friends just for the sake of making one. I make new friends but most often it is usually after I have a lot of time with them. I have many friends who are extrovert and like to stay in the focus. I have no problem with it. As the saying goes "For everything you have missed, you have gained something else; and for everything you gain, you lose something". Regards
@mipen2006 (5528)
• Australia
5 Jul 07
Unfortunately shy people find it very difficult to start conversationa.
