How do you overcome shyness?

I was generally not shy even when i was a kid but i am not also the showy type where i could sing and dance lol.. but when it comes to school activities, i do not shy away, i could even do some declamation back then.. but well there were kids who were really that shy. My daughter for one is shy, i tried to find the root of why she was shy. I then found out she is shy because she is afraid to speak out that it be wrong, i just instilled more confidence in her. I told her she must speak out what is on her mind and till now we are practicing that for her own benefit too.. so maybe figure out why you are shy and then work on that.

I felt shy when I needed to say something in public, even before I got a job. I think it's because I seldon spoke to others especially in public in front of many people. But after many years' experience in my job, many chances to speak in public, I'm glad to say that I don't feel shy to speak to others in public any more. So it's just enough experiences makes me change. And my daughter wasn't shy like me. When she was a baby, my husband and I often took her to our working place. She saw so many people and spoke to them at that time. So she acts boldly and confidently , not like me. So like you said, it's just because of the situations and experiences. Thanks for sharing, and have a nice day!

I used to be a shy girl, hence the name shylade. Anyway, I really don't know how I overcome shyness. I used to be a really really shy girl before. But then it changed after I graduated from college and earned a degree and license. Maybe because I gain so much confidence enough to take away the shyness in me. Now, I can talk with confidence and I can express myself more.

My youngest son was very shy when he was younger. I believe it's important for a person to accept their self as they are. In time, they will overcome the shyness so it's no longer and issue. Sometimes it helps for them to experience changes in life where they're no longer interacting with people who have "labeled" them as shy. Everyone has their strengths and I've often said that a shy person might be a good listener when someone else is determined to be the life of the party.