--- In SocialFitnessForum@yahoogroups.com, "bransom123"
<bransom123@y...> wrote:
>
> --- In
SocialFitnessForum@yahoogroups.com, "pepperscucumberslettuce"
> <pepperscucumberslettuce@y...> wrote:
> >
> >
> > 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!
>

Thanks a bunch.
That's a good piece of advice.
One question: How will I know if I am boring, or whatnot? I'm always
os worried about that, because I feel so boring.