120523 959 Mind & Body Self-Improvement Personal Growth true Tue, 20 Jan 2009 15:16:59 -0800 /system/videos/4/23/05/12/120523.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, mind, stop, being How To Stop Being Shy http://www.howcast.com/videos/120523-How-To-Stop-Being-Shy http://www.howcast.com/videos/120523-How-To-Stop-Being-Shy/edit approved 140 640 360 <object width="425" height="273" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=120523"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=120523" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="273" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 39 kevinveselka http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/120523/Picture_2_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.png 10113 false false false 55567 1 31 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/120523/31.jpg Boost your self-esteem Determine why you’re so uncomfortable around people. If it’s due to something you can fix—your teeth, your education level, your body—take action to feel better about yourself. Go to a dentist, take a night class, start to exercise.

]]> 55568 2 52 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/120523/52.jpg Practice conversation skills Practice your conversation skills by chatting up people you’ll probably never see again—the woman behind you in the checkout line, the guy sitting next to you on the train, people walking their dogs.

]]> 55569 3 66 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/120523/66.jpg Practice body language When you have trouble clicking with someone verbally, try matching their body position physically. If they’ve got a hand on their hip, do the same—and their brain will be tricked into thinking you’re hitting it off!

]]> 55570 4 80 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/120523/80.jpg Test your abilities Once you’re confident you can start a conversation, test your newfound skills at group gatherings. And don’t just talk to one person and call it a night; the more you practice, the easier it will get.

]]> 55571 5 95 Tip Approach someone who is standing alone, looking uncomfortable; they’ll be grateful you made the first move, and you’ll get a confidence boost from their receptiveness.

]]> 55572 6 105 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/120523/105.jpg Breathe deeply Practice the relaxation technique of deep breathing. That way, when you start to feel self-conscious, you’ll be able to calm yourself with a few deep breaths.

]]> 55574 7 118 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/120523/118.jpg Relax Whenever you walk into a room full of people, remind yourself that 48% of them are as nervous as you are—and the rest are too busy thinking about themselves to notice you!

]]> 55575 8 131 Fact Fifteen to 20% of people are born with the tendency to be shy.

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