Don’t expect to overcome shyness 100% or overnight. Most of the people you meet and talk to have some level of shyness in different situations, too. Shyness is not black and white but on a continuum, so don’t be too hard on yourself, especially when you’re just starting out on your journey of overcoming shyness.  A lot of other people are working to overcome shyness, too; you just can’t tell. If you make a blunder, forget about it. Most people are more forgiving than you think. Each time you talk to someone, be proud that you gave it a try. When you can practice with someone you feel safe with, you can immediately get feedback and also be rewarded with praise for your efforts. This will go a long way to increasing your confidence.  Practice making eye contact but not staring, having confident body language, making introductions, and asking questions. Practice smiling while engaging in conversation. Practice with a male or female to start. Practice in front of the mirror, too. When you’re ready, practice taking a female on a date – ask your girl cousin if she’ll play the role so you can hone your social skills. Practice Complimenting her. Treat dating and shyness like a 12 step program. Start with a smile; show everyone you're friendly and approachable. Then, move up to saying "hi." A few days after that, engage in small talk. Keep going as you gradually open yourself up to people.  Stop making excuses for being shy. Get out there and do something about it. . Being compassionate is caring about other people’s happiness and putting your focus on them. Compassionate people care less about the attention being centered on themselves. The more you care about other people, the less concerned you are with how they see you, allowing you to relax in their presence and be better company  One way to practice compassion is to reach out to someone who looks like they're lonely. Ask them for a coffee or eat your lunch with them.
امنح نفسك فرصة. تدرب برفقة أحد أصدقائك. ابدأ بخطوات صغيرة. نمّ إحساس الشفقة لديك.