The other day I received a note about a class action settlement that I was included in. The settlement was idiotic and offered me no benefit. It was a waste of time to fill out the forms to be in the settlement.
However, it was not a waste of my time to write back explaining why I would not be in the settlement.
I joked to one of my friends that my rejection of the settlement letter would probably mark me as a “dissident” and I did not care.
My motivation and drive to express myself out weighed any false impressions or impressions that others may have of me.
Can this help you in overcoming your shyness? Can your desire to express yourself outweigh your shyness?
I know that if you are shy you are lacking the confidence to speak up. The blunt way to say that is you lack the guts to speak up. You lack the guts to say what you mean. You lack the guts to stand up for yourself. You motivation to express yourself is outweighed by your fear.
This may sound harsh but you know it is true.
Living your life in fear is harsh. It is also cruel to yourself. What will people think of you if they actually get to know you? No one knows because you do not let people get to know you. You are motivated by your fear.
Isn’t there something you truly believe in? Isn’t it important for you to speak up? Yes and you do not.
Can you get real with yourself and experience that motivation. Can you inspire yourself?
Yes you can. See how now.
Marcia, Your Confidence Coach
No More Shyness 