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Do you feel nervous in situations where you will be meeting new people? Do you find yourself wishing you had more friends? How much does your shyness bother you or interfere with your life? Do people misinterpret your shyness as a sign of aloofness or a snobby attitude?Nearly everyone sometimes feels shy:Before making an important announcementWhen you want to make a good impression on someoneWhen raising a delicate issue with someone in a position of authorityWhen you have to make a complaint, etc.Many people across the world describe themselves as shy. They are concerned that people will look at them, evaluate them, and judge them poorly. They fear rejection.In many cases, people are unhappy with this trait. Shyness prevents them from doing things they would like to be able to do, such as getting out and making new friends, assuming greater positions of responsibility at work. They would like to change things so that they wouldn't have to feel like this.Shyness refers to feeling awkward or uncertain in social situations. It is associated with self-consciousness, excessive monitoring of behavior and over-rehearsal of potential statements. For many people, making small talk, asking other people for directions, saying hello to a neighbor - is very difficult. They want desperately to participate in conversation, but feel ill-equipped to do so. They feel frustrated, alienated and excluded. They hesitate, can't be spontaneous in speech, and don't express opinions. Shy people are often erroneously considered rude or aloof.Shyness is also related to perfectionism, desire to please others, sensitivity to criticism, fear of rejection, suggestibility, difficulty relaxing, and frequent worry.This course will be useful for anyone who is troubled by shyness and experiences difficulties when interacting with other people. It will provide you with sufficient information about shyness and offer a variety of strategies to overcome it. You will develop a better understanding of the problem and learn practical skills to deal with shyness.The course includes the following topics:Developing social skillsBuilding self-esteemHow to cope with the challenges posed by shynessEnhancing your social effectivenessUnderstand yourself betterHow to get rid of feelings of inferiorityHow does shyness develop and what keeps it goingHow to deal with embarrassmentHow to reduce self-consciousnessHow to stop monitoring your behaviorHow to build up confidenceHow to change thinking patternsHow to deal with underlying beliefs and assumptionsHow to become more assertiveAre introverts shy? Shyness and introversionWhat causes people to be shy?Situations that elicit shynessFeeling out of place in social encountersWhy are perfectionists shy?Negative consequences of being shyIs shyness a positive trait?Shyness over the phoneSocial clumsinessShy person's strategies for copingAttitudes toward shy peopleShyness and cultural messagesThe fear of being dislikedFear of disapproval and rejectionShyness and your body-imageFeeling inferior to othersHow to socialize naturallyChallenging your negative thoughtsLow self-esteem. What to do about it?How to communicate effectively. Improving communication skillsDealing with criticismUnderstanding social rules and conventionsImproving your conversation skillsHow to be and act genuine

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