Shyness
A Bold New Approach
Welcome to the Successfully Shy Life
"When I speak to someone, I usually get nervous and uncomfortable. I talk very fast, mumble my words, stutter. I don't talk loud enough for others to hear, so I'm constantly repeating myself."
"I egotistically take other people to be noticing and criticizing my behavior much more than they probably do. I set excessively high standards for myself, expecting a smoothness, quality, and ease of interaction that a nonshy person wouldn't dream of expecting."
"When I was younger, I was very quiet with strangers and in social situations. I was a completely different person when I was with my family and friends. I have a great sense of humor and a lot of personality that seemed to disappear in public. Today there is an ongoing struggle and inner badgering during social situations."
"Life is hell, when you cannot even talk because of fear of saying something dumb."
"When I was younger, people thought I was stuck-up, and they didn't like me. That hurt a lot."
"A couple of years ago, I had gum surgery. I found this prospect less nerve-wracking than going to a ... read full excerpt from Shyness ebook
