--- In SocialFitnessForum@yahoogroups.com, "pepperscucumberslettuce"
<pepperscucumberslettuce@y...> wrote:
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>
> I am a shy person by nature but I feel comfortable talking to most
> people. However, with some people ( usually people that I really like
> or think highly of ) I just cannot be myself. I feel shy, uncomfortable
> and embarrassed about the way I'm acting. I feel like they're judging
> everything I say or do. This bothers me so much because I really want
> to be able to act myself ( especially with people that I really like)
> and I don't know what to do about it. Any ideas?
>

I'm the same way, but trying to overcome it. Just try to focus on the
conversation and listen to the person you're talking to, rather than
using up time worring about what they are thinking of you. It's hard
to overcome this habit of being self-conscious rather than being
self-aware, but if you can do it your real self will shine through.
You will come across as more genuine and comfortable with yourself,
because you will be. I'm just now developing my self-awareness and am
doing better, but still have a long way to go. Hope you do well!