Ways to conquer shyness

Emotions are integral reflection of human behaviour. Shyness is one of the emotions that people exhibit in social situations, at work or in school environment. It may affect their personality if it is intense and interfere with life success.   

In psychological reference, shyness is the propensity to feel awkward, worried or tense during social happenstances, especially with unacquainted people. In such conditions, shy people may show some physical symptoms like blushing, sweating, a beating heart or stomach problems. They may develop negative feelings about themselves; worries about how others think about them and have a tendency to withdraw from social communications.

It is well observed majority of people feel shy occasionally. But shyness is severe in some people and it hampers in social interaction. It may have dangerous consequences in social relations. There are effectual strategies to lessen shyness in social situation. Firstly, it is imperative to develop confidence through action, learning, practice, and mastery. In order to overcome shyness, an effective way to assess the situation in which people feel shyness and try to remove such triggers through learning. In this way people will not avoid social interaction and reduce social anxiety. Another way to lessen shyness is to communicate with people like strangers and engaged in social activities. It will reduce fear and people feel free to talk in social gathering. Involvement in creative activities, taking task challenges boost up confidence level and overcome shyness.

Shyness is a natural emotive response of people but if it is intense, it may interfere in development .Because Shyness can make people uncomfortable, self-conscious, nervous, bashful, timid, or insecure. It is important to comprehend the ways to lessen it and mindful of situation in which they may feel shyness. It is a fact that we cannot change inner nature but through practice it can be reduced and learn to cope up in social situations.