What can I do to stop being shy?

How can I stop being so shy?

• I hate being shy. Everyone including my family make fun of me for it. Im not trying to change for them I just hate being shy. All of my best friends are so outgoing and fun and I envy that. I even am shy with little kids. That's why I told my friend that I am so not going to be a babysitter throughout my teen years. Can anyone give me advice on how to stop being shy? I want to be outgoing and not have trouble talking to people...

• Answer:

  i was shy myself, growing up. i was literalty shy talking to everyone. but the closer you become friends with people and the more you get involved in things the better it will be. im still shy now, but it all depends on who you surround yourself with, try making jokes or something like that, thats why i like to talk to many people and they enjoy talking to me, don't worry before you know it you wont be as shy as you used to, when i waas younger i thought i was always going to be shy.. but i'm not anymore. Good Luck ! hope this helped :)