Like many others in the comments here I can only offer my own personal observation. I used to be super shy, now I'm not. I used to juggle alone, just preoccupi

Like many others in the comments here I can only offer my own personal observation. I used to be super shy, now I'm not. I used to juggle alone, just preoccupied with the patterns for years - then a friend who made a living from performing told me I could do it too, and took me to busk with him. The first show I did, I was shaking with anxiety.. Nowadays there isn't a social situation I couldn't handle. Please don't tell yourself, "I'm a nerd, I can't socialise", the truth is, you just need to try. It's going to be awkward at first, yes. It sounds weird but try to work out things to try out, rehearse what to say, before you are in a social situation (like actually in front of the mirror). Pay attention to others and work out what approach works for you. Most of all, go for it and talk to someone. Then do it again. By the way, happy New Year!