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If you are looking for a way to overcome your shyness, there are some simple, no worry ways to do that … and they are deceptively simple.

Firstly, understand there is a distinct difference between being quiet and being shy. When you’re quiet, you know you have the option to speak, but you just choose not to do so. But when you’re shy, you’re plagued by discomfort, worry, or even anxiety in social situations.

No matter how shy you think you are, there are ways to train yourself to overcome this barrier. While you won’t turn into a social butterfly overnight, you can become a more confident person.

Another benefit of overcoming your shyness is that, without that timidity, you tend to take advantage of new opportunities that come your way.

These tips and tricks will help you conquer shyness:

1. Accept your personality. It’s truly important for you to accept yourself for the person that you are. You can never be anyone but you. If you’re a quiet person from time to time, so be it. There is just as much beauty in the personality of a quiet person as there is in an outgoing person.
2. Put yourself out there. When you’re shy, you’re more likely to avoid social situations altogether. This only makes the problem worse. If you make the effort to participate, you’ll become more comfortable in every social gathering.

Take small steps, but take action to step out of your comfort zone.

3. Avoid running away. Even if you’re feeling especially awkward and anxiety ridden, get through the situation as best as you can.

Afterwards, you can evaluate what you went through so you can grow from it. Ask yourself why you felt the way you did and see if you can correct the problem for next time.

4. Learn to relax. When you’re feeling shy, your mind begins to race. You might be thinking about all the things that can go wrong and you’ll find it impossible to relax. Instead of thinking about what might happen, concentrate on the present and on what actually is happening.

If you begin to panic, use relaxation and breathing techniques to calm yourself down.

5. Practice your social skills. If you’re shy in social situations, try to practice your communication and social skills in non-threatening environments, such as with family or close friends. This will take away some of the scary “unknowns” that might be causing you to be afraid.
6. Use visualizations. Visualizations can be very powerful. They can help you relax and get past the anxiety associated with shyness.

Close your eyes and think about yourself in a situation where you’d normally feel shy or panicky. Instead of feeling overwhelmed with negative emotions, visualize yourself as completely confident and happy.

7. Focus on someone else. Place all of your focus on the person you’re sharing a conversation with. Really listen to what they’re saying. If your energy is focused away from how you feel, you’ll be less likely to be overtaken with the feelings of shyness.

It may also help you to encourage the other person to do more of the talking. Use open-ended questions where they can launch into a whole story or explanation instead of just answering yes or no questions.

Shyness is a combination of fears and feelings that are reinforced by habits. Use these strategies to help you change your habits and your feelings of shyness will dissipate along with the old habits!

This life success tips article is courtesy of Inspired Abundance (InspiredAbundance.com)

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How to raise your self esteem and overcome self esteem — this seems to be such a common issue in the world today.

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In my opinion, the road to raising your self esteem really boils down to 2 simple steps:

1. Stop blaming others for what’s happened … learn to leave the past in the past
2. Be grateful in the present and keep your attention focused on the things you do appreciate today

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There is an undeniable power to the use of affirmations on a daily basis. Starting your day off with some affirmations, especially affirmations of gratitude, is a very effective technique for bringing more peace and happiness into your life.

Affirmations are a great way to remind yourself of all the wonderful things you have in your life. When you repeat aloud these affirmations of gratitude, you energize yourself and gain the courage to face the day and all of the frictions and adventures it may bring.

Affirming your gratefulness helps you recognize that you can have what you most want and need in order to reap the fulfilling life you deserve. Joy, money, love, and happiness are yours. You deserve it!

Affirmations are easy to do and they don’t take much time at all. In just a few minutes you can turbo charge your day better than a rocket-fueled cup of coffee ever could. By reflecting on your prosperity and abundance you’ll soar above your current highest high!

Gratitude Affirmations and Stress

Once you’ve worked affirmations into your morning (you can say them anytime again throughout the day or night, too) you’ll start to notice that your inner world is much less stressed.

When you have finally let it sink into your subconscious mind that you can have all that you need and desire, your stress will start to slip away. Your negative reactions are soothed and they slip away. You can now enjoy peace of mind and a sense of calm that you may never have known before.

12 Highly Effective Affirmations

1. I feel an abundance of gratitude for everything I have and receive every day.
2. My needs and desires are generously met. For this I am thankful.
3. I am grateful for all the great health, love, and goodness that my life has revealed to me.
4. I am continually amazed at how abundant my life is already!
5. I am grateful for everything I experience in this lifetime. I overcome, I grow, and I prosper all the time.
6. My abundant blessings, as well as my difficulties, all make me better, stronger, and more alive.
7. I am so grateful for every person and every thing in my life.
8. I appreciate everything I have and I show my sincerest gratitude to my loved ones.
9. The universe pours joy into my life every day. It has my cup overflowing with wealth, health, and love.
10. My life is singular, unique and wondrous. For this I am profoundly thankful.
11. I clearly see the beauty of life that flourishes around me. I give gratitude for God’s endless treasures.
12. I am grateful for my blessed ancestors living on through my blood.

Using the affirmations above along with your own will help you lead a less stressful and more fulfilling life.

Spending some time with positive affirmations, while appreciating all that you have and all that’s heading your way is one of the easiest “stress relief drugs” you’ll ever take. Yet, affirmations come with no ill side effects and they’re free.

Choose peace in your life by using the power of affirmations and gratitude.

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