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I'm a 21 year old female from Nova Scotia, Canada. I'm not as active on this site as I once was, but I will almost certainly reply to private questions sent to me.
Let's see, about me. I've been diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia Syndrome, Clinical Depression, as well as some other related mental and physical illnesses. Despite this, I'm happier now than I can ever remember being.
I've been a vegan since August 2007. In other words, I do my best not to consume anything of animal origin, ranging from the obvious (meat), to the somewhat obvious (eggs and dairy), to the not-so-obvious (honey, wool, silk, and more). I love this life. I have so much more appreciation for everything and everyone around me, and I feel so at peace with myself and the world. I wake up everyday and know that I'm making a difference. It's been a huge turning point in my life.
I recently graduated from high school after an extra three years due to my illness. It was a long road, but it felt amazing to walk across that stage. An added bonus was having the 15th highest average (over my high school career) out of 258 students!
I intend to pursue a career in psychology, first obtaining my BA, and then attending graduate school in order to study for my PhD. It's a little daunting at times, but I know it will be worth it. I want to help people, plain and simple. I want to make a difference. I want to change the world. And I believe I can, if only in a small way.
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First of all i really like your advice. You give great advice. I was wondering, if you have any tips to overcoming shyness? ANYTHING is greatly appreciated. Thanks !
Well thanks for the compliment!
Shyness is tough. It's generally best to take things slowly. For instance, you might try just by smiling at random people that you see. That alone helped me gain more confidence, and the response is almost always positive. They'll often say hi, too, and that gives you a chance to say hello back. It's simple, but it can be hard, I totally realise that. It's helped me, though.
If you get comfortable doing that, you might even say hello first. If they smile, it's a good indication that they're receptive to your greeting.
In school, you might try volunteering to answer a few more questions. When you get comfortable with that, you might even try asking the teacher something. It's especially wise if you don't understand it, but even if you do, you might want to ask for clarification just to practice.
If you see someone sitting alone in the cafeteria, approaching them might not be too intimidating. Recognise that you might eventually get rejected, but that it doesn't make you any less of a person. Chances are, most people will welcome you.
If you do any volunteering, you might be able to approach people in that venue. If you could find a place to volunteer, that would be good too--it automatically means you share similar interests! Try and find a place where you would be comfortable, for instance an animal shelter.
Simple things like thanking a salesperson might help too. When I was really shy, I would try to thank the bus driver, and it helped develop my confidence. Plus, the driver seemed to appreciate it!
Take any small opportunity that presents itself. A friendly gesture almost always gets a friendly response, which leads to more confidence and a positive experience in general. And hey, the fact that you're able to communicate your shyness online is a good sign! Wanting to work on something takes guts, further proof that you have the guts to change it.
Best of luck to you.
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I dont htink anyone could say it better than that THANK YOU.
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