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This is Optimal Living Daily Episode 2332. Six ways to be brave and true when shyness shuts you down by Ingrid Y.

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Six ways to be brave and true when shyness shuts you down by Ingrid Y. Helender of Ingrid Y. Helender LMFT dot com.

Do you have a shy side? We often view shyness as either sweet or debilitating but feeling shy results in the sense that you cannot show up fully in your own life brave and true.

During this pandemic many of us are even more aware of what truly matters to us. A healthy community, climate concerns, racial justice, women's rights, child care, and so much more are called to us daily.

The need to be present and fully connecting with others in new ways has never been more and more warrant.

Many of my clients describe themselves as shy, especially those who also identify as anxious or worried. By definition, shy means easily frightened, timid, disposed to avoid a person or thing and hesitant in committing oneself.

When you have fears and worries, shyness can feel protective. Unfortunately, you may really want others to acknowledge you, and your important ideas, but to step up and speak your truth feels way too dangerous.

You may clam up when controversy arises, give in even when you disagree, and hide rather than shine.

How can you be brave and true to yourself if the shy parts of you refuse to allow you to speak or be seen?

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