Don't you feel tired of your live?

Ecuador
February 25, 2011 5:52pm CST
Hello people. I want to talk with you about something that's been annoying me so long. My problem is that I don't feel good here where I live, I don't feel good with the life I have, I'm not happy because I don't think others appreciate me. But let me tell you something, the problem is not other people, I know that the largest part of the problem is myself. It's me that don't like to be friendly. I'm the one that gets apart from the other people. Don't think I do it because I want or because I like, but I'm too shy. I want to change this, so please help me. This is the only place I feel accepted, at myLot, so don't disappoint me and try to help me with my problem. Thank you!
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12 responses
@JohnMach (550)
• Philippines
26 Feb 11
So you have to start being friendly to other people. The reason why people set you aside is because you set yourself aside. Hang out with them and try to get to know them.
• United States
26 Feb 11
Getting over shyness is a one step at a time thing...take one person, one event, etc. Start with someone you feel most at ease with and spend some time with them. You could invite them for coffee, lunch, some event, etc. It helps to get out more to places where people are gathered and you can practice mingling with them. Start with just strolling through the crowd and saying hello to people. Also, just greeting people as you pass them-"Good morning, afternoon, evening, or "hello" is a great way to help you get accustomed to speaking to/with other people and build some confidence. God bless. http://edenstillwater.wordpress.com/feed/
• Philippines
26 Feb 11
I felt the same way sometimes too. You're not alone. Overcoming shyness is a hard task as I have also been struggling to do so for years now. One thing that could help you is to be surrounded with good friends that will make you feel good about yourself. Read books and be knowledgeable so that it will be easier for you to strike a conversation with anyone. Think about your positive traits, a person should have at least one or too. Practice your communication skills using the internet, chat with people, try learning some jokes. Don't be afraid. I discovered that I am too shy because sometimes I am afraid that people will not listen to me, will not laugh at my jokes or something. One thing you can do is to establish your belief in yourself and develop confidence. I know this is not easy. You can go to church too. Be with a group. Church people always listens and it's fun to learn things about people who are inspired by God. It may change your life and how you think about yourself.
• India
26 Feb 11
My friend, life is how you perceive it is going to be. if you think its great, then it is.And if you think it is bad, then it is. So its mostly upto you how you handle it. But remember you can do anything that every great people does.
@llbo1981 (1237)
• China
26 Feb 11
Yes,i feel very tired in my own life.I should work hard to earn money every day,but my income is so low,i can not save enough money to buy car,buy house,buy other dear things,and so on.I don't know which way can bring me much money
• Philippines
26 Feb 11
as a operator on my workplace ,and working in almost 10 hours everyday.... you know i always feel tired of my life.... no time for family and friends , especially for my self... how sad , but thats the reality
@se7enthbird (8307)
• Philippines
26 Feb 11
i felt that way too before... that i dont like where we live. we have annoying neighbors and we dont have a garage so my owner type jeepney is just park at the road that in one point i was been robbed and he took my car battery. so i worked hard so me and my wife plus our son would have a better house to live. i am not that friendly too, in fact the only close friend i have is my wife. it is enough already for me that she appreciates me and tell me frankly if there is something wrong or bad. for me we dont have to have a lot of friends.... we just need to have few real friends. i dont expect too much that people around me appreciates me. do not expect too much from others. if there is something you dont like work on it to make it something you like. hope this helps. have a great weekend.
@Lore2009 (7378)
• United States
26 Feb 11
Hi, what are your reasons that you don't want to be friendly? Did you have a bad experience in the past that makes you want to keep your guard?
@maezee (41997)
• United States
26 Feb 11
Awww how sweet. The only thing I can suggest to you is that practice makes perfect. Not to say that if you meet more people and start being more friendly/outgoing, it will make you feel any more happy or content, but you could it give it a shot. Here's a tip: PRETEND you are THE most confident person in the world. Try really really hard. Have pride in your accomplishments and be determined with your goals and don't let anyone drag you down. Maybe you won't make that many more friends, but at least you will feel a lot better about yourself in the mean time.
@shia88 (4571)
• Malaysia
26 Feb 11
Hi, In the first place, you have to ask yourself...what you want in your life. Then set a goal and step forward to achieve it. Don't feel shy as there is nobody will laugh at you. Therefore try to mingle around with your friends during your free time.Do some activities that you like. By doing things that you like to do...i believe you will feel happier with your current life. Be confidence on yourself and appreciate what you have now.And the most important is to respect others,so that others will pay a respect to you too.
• Malaysia
26 Feb 11
I think this is very introspective. If you haven't reach out to others, you will never know your potential of being a socially friendly person. Reflect and then get out from your cocoon and reach out to the people you think can be of good friends to you. Give yourself a chance. You may just like yourself better.
@larrychen (165)
26 Feb 11
I am sorry to hear that you feel tired of your life. You don't feel good because you don't think others appreciate you, because you are too shy to communicate with others. I understand this as I also used to be very shy in front of other people. But sill we should try to make some friends in our life. Since the others don't set the first step to make friends with you, then you should be the first to do this. It's the character to be shy, but you won't feel shy if in front of the friends. So, the first step you should set out should be to make friends with the people around you, with the people you appreciate, with the guys who may also want to be friends with you. How to do this? I don't know. Try to join some talks and express your points out. Try to say hello to the people you meet every day. Since you really want to change such situation, just be brave enough to do this. Once you make a friend, you will make more. Please, try to open your mouth, as well as your heart.