How do you become less shy?

I'm so shy I don't know the first thing about not being shy. It's persistently a problem and would like it to be less so. Any help appreciated.

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MartinTheFirst · 26-30, M

Shyness is just the manifestation of caring a lot about being seen a specific way and caring about what others think. You need to understand that others do not care nearly as much as you do about what they do, say, and think. Once you realize that you've been acting way too considerate of people and their opinion when they do not show you or others any concern, then the shyness starts melting away.