How do you overcome shyness?

[Lwest25]

For God hath not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. - 2 Tim 1:7

Do you know what F.E.A.R. is?

F-alse
E-xamples
A-ppearing
R-eal.

That is all that the enemy has is False Examples and he makes them Appear Real to us to keep us from experiencing all that is out there for us.

Shyness is an example of FEAR.

I am one who tends to be shy also, but after a while you will be placed in situations where you will have to fight or flee. If you flee, because of fear - you will miss out on a blessing, but if you stand adn fight - you will be victorious.

That is not to say there are not times where you must flee. But you have to search and ask God what is best for me? Should I Fight or Flee?

When you have spent some time missing out on things that you know you should be a part of - Fighting starts to become easier.

By Fight - I mean tackling that FEAR. Fighting for what the enemy is trying to take away from you...Love, Joy, and Peace.

I HOPE THIS HELPS...


It took many of my friends to Quote that scripture to me many times...Until I was able to believe it and use it for myself.

 

[Karikta]

If you're extremely shy then there isn't just one thing or experience that will help you. You have to make consistent steps at working on what you consider your weakness. My suggestion is to simply start talking every chance you get. Talk to people you know and don't know, despite how people look at you. Force yourself into situations that force you to talk alot. Before you get to this step though, you have to prepare yourself. Watch more tv and start reading more whether it be magazines, newpapers, or just signs.This can give you ideas of what to talk about. Also you can just try new things that you've never done before. The more you learn, the more you have to talk about. To remember the new things to talk about maybe write in a diary about them or something. This may sound crazy but you can even practice talking to yourself in the mirror about random subjects to prepare yourself for the real thing. Basically, you just have to start talking more and more confidently and eventually you will lose some of your shyness.

 

[jacquidube]

Hi there! One thing that helped me a lot was to look people in the eyes. I didn't used to do that when I was shy, and now I am kind of brave. They used to tell me when I was younger (like in my teens) that I would get over it and maybe that helped me too. Don't be afraid of people if you are, and that will help make you stronger too. God bless.

God Bless you Tapero.......

 

[WalksWithChrist]

I've been shy my whole life. Even as a small child I remember being quiet and shy around people. I would even break out into tears sometimes if someone spoke to me! I've grown to realize that's how God made me! I now embrace who I am and try not to over-play my natural shyness, but make it a true part of me and not something I have to cast out.

If you want to look at this in terms of personality types, shy people are introverts. There's nothing selfish about fitting into a personality type. I have always been shy and downright withdrawn at times, but always have had a deep desire to help others.

Sometimes (ok, often!)I have let my shyness turn into fear. Still happens to this day. Try to love yourself and who you are. God does!

 

[SonsOfThunder7]

I know exactly how you feel. For the past 22 years of my life I've been shy and am completely tired of it. I think the first thing you should ask yourself is why are you shy? What are you afraid of? I know for me, how I grew up really affected how I interacted with other people. There were people in my life who always told me that my way was wrong and that I couldn't ever do anything right. So I grew up with the mindset that, rather than look like a fool or say something stupid, I would just keep my mouth shut and observe. Of course, It's a lie I believed. I am currently dealing with this issue and I'm really making an effort by doing things out of the ordinary for me. Say hello, good morning, how's it going to people. You'll be surprised at how many say it back and even go into deeper conversation. Talk to people, they don't bite(well most of them don't ).I'm not saying this is your case, but you really should look into the reason behind your timidness. One of my main motivations lies in this fact "How am I supposed to share my faith with others, if I can't even carry a simple conversation?"!
2 Timothy 1:7 always helps me!
For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and self-discipline.

 

[jehovahjireh2007]

Perhaps set yourself weekly goals for example speaking perhaps once a week to someone.

Derbystudent

 

[artjack]

sometimes we look & judge ourselves against other people & say wouldnt it be great to be them. feeling sorry for ones self, it is sad but you must snap out of it, it does not help you, being shy is a good way to be christian because it means you listen alot to others. jesus said if some one attacks you on one cheek, give them the other, up until now you are what you have learned & you have survived, that is an achievement in this world, some of us lead by example & I am sure you are strong in other aspects, dont let the world get you down, be christian, set yourself real goals & learn to love yourself more, dont judge yourself on others because we are all sinners. Im sure you are capable of alot of good work, just follow jesus, who knows what stress your idols go through,you dont need that, I hope it is just a bad patch you are going through,enjoy yourself, get good sleep, eat well & rest also, it may help you.

the bible say no one will be lost except those who want to be lost,

read & learn the bible for wisdom which will help you in your life. that means everyone has a choise, remember it is not easy for a rich person to enter heaven & he who is first shall be last.

just be yourself & love yourself & then you can love others to start with! not others first.then yourself & dont judge yourself on others, you are equal to them in Gods eyes