1- Challenge yourself
If you're a very shy person, try to put yourself in small social situations, such as wishing a stranger good morning, ordering a coffee at the bakery, or asking someone for some information
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Psychology student. I like philosophy and things that try to explain the human behavior
Shyness and fear of public speaking has been part of my life for many years and here I have tips that made me lose this behavior
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