How can I stop being so shy?

I’m really shy, and I feel awkward around people I don’t know. I’m in Yr.8, and I don’t have many friends, just one or two. I’m often alone in Science, especially when we’re doing experiments, I have no-one to work with. Sometimes, this is most lessons. I’m rubbish at group-work, I can’t join in or say my ideas, because I’m afraid they’ll comment. Not many people like me. Shyness is a big turn-off for some people. I want to stop feeling like this, and make some friends. Any advice? Thanks…

Answer #1

I’m like exactly the same. Just think ‘im myself and opinions don’t matter and for all I know people might actually like me a lot more’ before I think that I’m just like how you are exept around my best friends. But after I think that and I have something to say I just like push it out my mouth lol it boosts my confidence a bit. If it doesn’t work all of a sudden, it probably won’t, you have to put some effort into it, it;s starting to work for me, if you keep trying I don’t think you’ll be shy at all. Good luck xx

Answer #2

Maybe work really hard on your appearance and make sure you feel good about the way you look that could help. You could also try and just say your ideas and if they comment just try and not worry about it because everyone has their opions, so they probably won’t comment. Try to be more friendly and try making one friend at a time.. try leading the conversation or making some jokes. Hope you make some new friends soon. :)

Answer #3

Make sure you feel good about yourself and like what you see in the mirror and wear your best clothes, do your hair the best you can and if you wear makeup make sure it looks nice, that could work. Just say a few ideas and if anyone comments you might feel embarrased but just try and make it seem like your not and make it into a joke or say something about one of their ideas in a joking way. Maybe try leading the conversations, making some jokes and I’m not shy at all so it is also a matter of personality but you could try some of them tips they might help. Hope you make some new friends soon. :)

Answer #4

if your shy try to talk to more people…there not going to hurt you and you seem like a nice person…just say hi or how are you to them and see what they say…people wont be that crule to you! everyoe is human..there just like you. so dont worry about them not liking you cause theres more of a chance they will like you back. amagin how many friends you will have! if you talk to more people you will feel less shy and more open to discussion. then you wont feel as shy anymore

Answer #5

Always remind yourself that you know how many great qualities you have to share with everyone… if people at your school got to know you a little better, or if you demonstrated how helpful you can be to them in science groupwork for example; I bet they’ll all be lining up to make friends with you! I know its really difficult to adjust and lower your defensive barriers and communicate more with your classmates, but try to battle your shyness and give it a go - you never know for sure what their reactions will be until you try - you’ll be surprised how easy it is to make friends afterwards!

Answer #6

Just be convinced that what people think does not matter. You will remain what you are regardless of what people think you are.

It’s okay for them to comment, just do what you want.

Answer #7

It’s not easy to get over shyness but it can be done. You will have to put an effort. You could plan to speak to one person that you want to get to know each time. Think of things which you could talk about. Listen carefully to others and don’t fear putting you are ideas forward. Be positive don’t think people don’t like you because you are shy. They don’t know you enough to hate u…

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