These are some great tips!! I don't suffer from shyness, actually i'm quite opposite of shy, but i have many friends that are very shy. Some just because their parents are, and some because they've lost brothers or parents. I'll be sure to have them take a look at these!! Thanks for the great post (:

I always feel like everyone is looking at me, judging and talking about me behind my back. Talking about insecurity, huh? But now, I'm trying to be more positive and just relax. Unfortunately we can't control other people, we can't tell them to stop looking at us and stuff. Just don't think much about it. Keywords: Go out there and just relax. I know it's easier said than done but we should at least try.

All of these are very valid points about shyness. It is good to be somewhat reserved rather than overly loud, but being shy is something to work on overcoming. You have to tell yourself that you are as good as anyone else out there, or better. If they can do something, then you can too, maybe even better. Figure out what your strong points are and build on those, rather than worrying about your weak ones. Nobody is perfect, so you have to love what you have because there is nothing you can do about it, so be proud of yourself, keep your head high, and practice confidence. Practice carrying conversations in front of a mirror, which might help you, once you see yourself talk and your own body language. I know this is recommended for public speaking practice.

I think I said before in another comment I am extremely shy. I still haven't figured out what makes me so shy though. I think I like myself enough. I do realize that people are too busy with their own concern to waste their time pondering about me. Still I can't help it. Just few seconds ago I was wondering I should go to the New years party with a lot of people or hang out with my sister at home. I always feel insecure. Few days ago a super cute guy was flirting with me and all I could do was laugh. I didn't want to say the wrong thing.

I find it really hard to overcome my insecurity and shyness. And the worst thing about it is that I don't really know what should I talk about when I'm with someone, whoever he/she is. I think I got dumber with time and can't even remember what I used to talk about with my peeps.

This article wrongly confuses shyness with insecurity. Introversion and extroversion are just personality traits, and one isn't better than the other. Introversion isn't a sickness, it doesn't need to be cured.

This is the story of my life. I'm a social retard. I have this great online personality but when it comes to real life, I go into my shell quicker than a turtle. I hate hate hate social situations. And the worst one for me is meeting the boyfriend's friends/family. I hyperventilate even thinking about it. I'm trying to work on it though. Iguess that's all you can do sometimes.