“The way you overcome shyness is to become so wrapped up in something that you forget to be afraid”

~ Claudia Lady Bird Johnson

Shyness is described as experiencing uneasy sensations in a social activity in such a way that it could stop you from having fun or taking pleasure in a social event. Having feelings of stress and anxiety when being approached by other people, particularly in a new situation, or not being able to perform at the level you are capable of, are further descriptions of being shy. In extreme cases, it may be a reason for you to stay away from social situations all together.

Being shy can have a lot of various causes based upon each particular person or situation. It is also characterized as a fear of people or social situations. If you find yourself at a party or a social event and these feelings of fear come up, try these helpful tips to get you headed on the way to creating a new, much more self-confident you.