How does one who’s very shy become an extrovert?
I’m a SUPER shy person, I would love to be a social butterfly but I don’t know how. I’m a very awkward person and I hate it
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Poet626 · 31-35, M
You don't have to be a social butterfly...there are strengths and weaknesses to both introversion and extroversion. Maybe you could make a plan to talk to one new person per day. You could start with small talk, such as talking about the weather, asking how their day is going.
If social skills don't come easily to you, you could research ways to understand social cues. You could find a hobby you enjoy and try to make friends through that. But don't put yourself down for being introverted. You just have to learn to balance things out a bit. :)
You could also read Susan Cain's book "Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World that Can't Stop Talking."
https://www.amazon.com/Quiet-Power-Introverts-World-Talking/dp/0307352153/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?keywords=the+power+of+quiet+susan+cain&qid=1560545676&s=gateway&sprefix=the+power+of+quiet+s&sr=8-1
If social skills don't come easily to you, you could research ways to understand social cues. You could find a hobby you enjoy and try to make friends through that. But don't put yourself down for being introverted. You just have to learn to balance things out a bit. :)
You could also read Susan Cain's book "Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World that Can't Stop Talking."
https://www.amazon.com/Quiet-Power-Introverts-World-Talking/dp/0307352153/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?keywords=the+power+of+quiet+susan+cain&qid=1560545676&s=gateway&sprefix=the+power+of+quiet+s&sr=8-1
Poet626 · 31-35, M
@Spoiledbrat awesome! I enjoyed it as well. I tend to be introverted in regards to my energy management (being around lots of people saps my energy), but at the same time I absolutely love to meet new people and want to introduce myself to everyone on earth. 😁