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How to I become more outgoing?

How can I become outgoing?

  • Ok so my question is kinda long (sorry). I'm 17 and I'm natuarlly extroverted, but through the years, with many people breaking down my confidence, I have become really shy. and since I'm naturally extroverted, it kills me that I'm so timid. one of my biggest problems is that i have trouble saying hi to people. yes it's stupid, but even if i know the person it's hard for me to greet them in he halls, on the street, etc. how can i get over this?? please help me, i really want to change!

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    Develop a thicker skin, and do your best not to worry about what other people will think of you. Don't let other people's opinions of you get you down, and remember that just because someone doesn't like you or judges you does not mean that you're a bad person. Sometimes people are mean to others just to feel better about themselves. They don't know how to handle their own insecurities, so they feel the need to bring other people down. So think of it as "It's not about me, it's about them." And just don't let it get to you. Once you learn to not worry about what people think of you, you will learn to be more confident.

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Lucy you have to look in the mirror and say "there's a beautiful person people look at with a smile"....you have to convince yourself that you are unique, yet part of the crowd. Know that if someone doesn't say hi back then that's ok...but most of the time if you say hi they will most certainly say hi back...if you have confidence and the "who cares" attitude, then you will slowly come out of a shell you don't belong in to begin with.

TheAimer

talk to people and don't be afraid to be yourself

fireball9

don't let other people bring you down. they're just jealous/insecure so they criticize others to make them feel better. know that you are BETTER than them!<3

Em<3

Practice making random conversations with people you just meet. This way they don't know you so you can make up your own personality.

Ne-Yo <3

i think maybe, talking via internet or texting is the best way to get to people, without actually getting to them. personally, i am a lot better talking to people like that. good luck:]

i love you nick jonas!!!

i think a lot people are like that. best thing to do is at least don't ignore the people you know or the ones that at least know you.

THE GOOD NIGHT

Go to the mall and talk to sales people. It's their job to be nice to you because they want to make a sale. Learn to introduce yourself properly and politely. Ask for advice. People love that. People-oriented volunteer work is another way.

Fly On The Wall

well heres my opinion. don't let other peoples opinions change you. just because some one doesn't like something about you, or makes fun of you for it doesnt mean you should be less outgoing. try to to hang around people who like you, and make you want to express yourself.

Brody

just be laid back like i am i used to have the same problem

bryant s

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