Carol Burnett, Elizabeth Taylor, Barbara Walters and Oprah Winfrey are just a few of the millions of women who waged a personal battle to overcome shyness. A large percentage of people report some degree of shyness at some time in their lives states Melinda Stanley, Ph.D, Professor of Psychology at The University Of Texas Medical School. Shyness, thought to be a product of environment, socialization and genetics can present a very real problem for sufferers.
Shyness can prevent an individual from speaking up, getting noticed and being heard.
This can result in feelings of loneliness, anxiety and depression. Fortunately, there are many techniques available to help most adults overcome this burden. Challenge that inner voice that warns, I m going to make a terrible impression . You haven t made terrible impressions before, so it s irrational to believe that you will now. Relax and begin a new assumption.