I used to be so shy that I even thought abt quitting but Jesus saved me. I can now give speeches in front of people without flinching. At first I used to eat my lunch in the bathroom but now I can make friends easily☺️

Since I was really young it was drilled into me that I was a shy person and it was always a negative thing, no one ever told me how I could help myself tho lol

I'm not a shy person, I just feel shy sometimes.

Another guy who has to use an extreme example that does not apply to 99% of us , who are just shy and want to stop being so.

What helped me is to not associate my thoughts with who i am. We are not a thought! Thought are waves with information that comes and goes… raising your awareness is so huge ! :)

My dads rough criticism made me so shy and inadequate.....its insane...my shyness gets triggered over little things....and any self esteem I build crumbles in front of anything....anything....rude looks from strangers...rejection from a woman..folks staring at me...my buddies jabbing jokes at me...its crazy...I function well alone...

I have thought about my shyness very consiciously everyday for 10 years. I understand that thinking is part of the problem. But shyness makes me lonely, so it’s naturally to start to think about how to change my shitty life. Action of course beats thinking every time, just to go to places and see people and be with thoughts and experience created by them. But I can’t do it.

I really hope I get over shyness it ruined my life people even think I have depression I can’t even buy a bus ticket without feeling anxious I feel ok with taking online bc people don’t know who I am

I wish youtube had a 'WOW' button :)

"As the man thinks in his heart, so is he, " so true

It feels so calm listening to him.

I get so tired when people think it's bad to be shy!! I'm an introvert-even when I'm with people I call my friends. It's okay to be shy! There is nothing wrong with being introverted more!! I like to listen to other people as much as talking to them. I will admit I am some what talented in music and I also have a degree in computer drafting and design. That can be a problem when I am supposed to sing a solo or karaoke. Yet when I am playing the drums it's like I'm in my element. I am as comfortable playing the drums in any setting as I am in my apartment. I have done solos for church (singing) I was glad they were over with! I have never known how some people excel at being in front of others why other people like me even though we may do/perform well we just don't feel as comfortable in front of others-especially in this area.

The doctor is so lovely, hearing this for the first time was so refreshing. Thank you doctor.

People around me always misunderstood me for being shy, when the truth is I'm an introvert, I have anxiety giving speeches but that always depends on the audience. I just don't really feel like doing small talks, I like to be alone because I feel exhausted with people. I hate so much especially at work when they think I'm shy and they doubt if I can do things or not. People should need to be educated that shyness and introvertness are not the same.

I mean, it's early since I'm only half way through... but I think this video has changed my life....

I learnt so much from this talk.. Thank you doctor.. It's OK to be shy at times but don't be foolishly shy

Wow. Perfect timing on this. I wouldn’t consider myself to be very shy although there are times where I do experience a bit of anxiety. Now even more due to Covid restrictions, but this here is eye opening. Great recommendation.

thank you. this is treasure.

Thank you Dicken! Thank you Michael! Love this!

I definitely appreciate this. No lie, this worked/helped before I even finished the video... 🤗😁😀