How to stop being shy and awkward.
How can I beat social anxiety ? Growing up, I was socially awkward. I hated being the center of attention. I lacked confidence in my abilities, and I dreaded going out in public. As I grew older, having been exposed to different environments and new people, directly and indirectly. I began to outgrow my shyness in phases. Below I'll share a few tips that will help you to overcome shyness, whether you're a teen or an adult. Can social anxiety be cured ? 1. Confront what you fear the most. There's a reason why you're shy. It could be low self-esteem, physical appearance, the environment that you grew up in, etc. The more you know about your shyness; the better able you are to take the necessary steps to overcome it. I was always terrified of speaking in public. I was afraid that people would laugh at me, because my voice might sound timid, and I wouldn't speak as polished as I should. I was often called on to read at church. At first, I sounded off and you could hea...