Im too shy to have normal conversations with people..what can i do to break out of my shell?

all my life i was always considered "the leader of tha pack", i never had a problem talking to anyone, including strangers. over the past few years, ive become VERY shy and quiet. it's like im not even there. i hate being like this..and i try to change it, but i feel like no one wants to hear what ive gotta say, and most of the time they cant. because ive gotten so shy, when i do talk to people it's very low..to them, to me its a good volume. i fear this is going to affect me forever.(it affects my work life as well, which definitly isnt good) all i want is to be able to be my good olde self again, and not have to be the shy quiet one ne more!! any tips any one can give me would help alot. alot! i only have a few close friends, and i want to make more..(i used to have tons), but feel that will never happen as long as i stay this shy quiet person, and im not when im at home or around people im actually comfortable around. something needs to change.
HELP!!

Answer:
I used to be shy, too.
Being shy is a very self-centered behavior. You are simply focusing too much on yourself and worrying about what others think of you. Try focusing more on the other person. Ask them questions and really listen to them. As the conversation develops, you'll realize you can relate and you have thoughts, opinions and stories to share with them as well. That's how communication works.
As far as your voice being low, make an effort to speak from your chest. Stand tall, make eye-contact, chin parallel to the floor and speak from your chest. Your voice will project in what should be a normal, natural tone, and you will exude (and feel) a great amount of confidence .
I know what you are talking about I have done the same thing...
I know exactly how you feel. The same thing has happened to me. Well, I reccomend reading a book called "How to talk to anyone". It has a yellow cover and I think the letters on the front are blue. It was very useful to me and helped me break out of my shell by demonstarting how useful it is (for your career, your social life, your romance) to be a good conversationalist.
Oh-- and people ARE interested in what you have to say, they just feel uncomfortable when you act shy and they're thinking you don't want to be around them.
I don't know you so I cant tell you why your like this but, I will tell you this, It's just a phase or stage in your process of growing, it will pass. Take this time to reflect and get reacquainted with yourself. you'll be a better person for it. When your body speaks, listen to it .
iight see i would jus put muh self n a situation that has alo of outgoin people in it like since your a girl u should try to get on the volly ball team cuz at my school the vollyball team has all of the fun u could join any kind of sport matter of fact make sure its a sport that is popular like main sport of a school also u could try goin to more partys n actually dancin with people its a way u could interact with more people it take some gettin used to but once u let go n not worry bout lookin stupid jus be your self
What changed you from one who had lots of friends to one who could only count a few? And what happened to the extrovert girl? Only you can answer these two questions. Anyway, you only need to ask yourself what made you shy away from people so suddenly and feel inferior to them. You need to recover your self-confidence, your self-esteem to counteract your bashfulness. Think positively. Do not let fear overule your self. Always keep in mind that those people you are with might also feel shy and frightened that they might not have something relevant or interesting to say to you,too. A Hi! or Hello! accompanied by a warm, friendly smile always help to break the ice.

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