Part 2: Advice I Would Give My 15 Year Old Self.
Overcoming shyness is a process and does take time. But as I stand and look back over the years there are a few things I wish I knew when I was 15 that would have made the process a little easier. This is part two of the advice I would give myself. You can read part one here.
2. Understand the importance of small step.
One of the first things I did to overcome shyness was to ring stores and ask what time they closed. I’m pretty sure there are people that read that and can’t believe that someone would have trouble doing something so simple. But this is where I started, with this simple and small step.
I have found that sometimes we try to ignore things we hard, especially if we feel it is something we should be able to do. Don’t let this delay you taking action. Remember that other people have insecurities but don’t go around telling people and it is that first small step that will lead to the next and the next and the next. It is these small steps that will lead to success. So it doesn’t matter how small that first step is; it is only important that you are taking these steps.
June 7th, 2008 at 5:18 pm
Great advice. I only learned this one when I was almost 22 years-old…
June 8th, 2008 at 1:37 am
The important thing is you learnt it; 22 is young. It’s awesome that you know how small steps can be a big difference.
June 8th, 2008 at 5:20 pm
It’s true. Besides, I planned nothing, it was casually. After doing simple things a million times, I could face some complex things.
June 11th, 2008 at 3:54 am
Just found this site, and am enjoying reading about your experiences. Is there a part three?