If you're struggling with shyness or social anxiety, think about what it is that causes your social discomfort. Is it fear of negative judgment? Rejection? That people won't like you? That you're not interesting enough?
There are many reasons people become socially uneasy. However, nearly all the reasons are simply a reflection of the desire to avoid some sort of body energy that arises in social situations - perhaps nervousness, awkwardness, insecurity, or some other uncomfortable feeling.
Whatever that feeling is for you, ask yourself this question: Would you have a social anxiety problem if you knew you could handle that feeling? Do you think a shy person would remain shy for long if they learned to enjoy the feeling of approaching people? Apply the Self Therapy Method to the inner sensations that you're now avoiding, and your shyness will soon disappear.
After using the Self Therapy Method with social anxiety, your mind will re-associate social activity with feelings of calmness and confidence, rather than anxiety. And in the presence of this new mental association, shyness will no longer exist.
If you have a high speed Internet connection, you can get a quick overview of the "Self Therapy for Anxiety" approach to dealing with social anxiety by viewing this video (there is some repeat of the above intro):
Better yet, listen to the complete audio program for free via our homepage.
