Most comments here are pretty simplistic like telling a fat person to workout/eat less to lose weight. I assume you aren't looking for that kind of advice. th

Most comments here are pretty simplistic like telling a fat person to workout/eat less to lose weight. I assume you aren't looking for that kind of advice. those things only work for a short amount of a time and you revert back to your old comfortable self. Its so much less work to think of yourself as a shy person and call it a day. 1. Stop thinking of yourself as shy person. As soon as that thought comes to your mind squash it immediately. Never ever complete that thought. That thought usually comes as a pressure release self compassion mechanism under stressful social situations like walking into a new place. 2. Focus on the opportunity instead of the obligation. Once you have quelled that thought replace that thought with what you might get from this social iteration, like potential date. Contrary to popular belief shy ppl get immense joy from social interactions. 3. Shyness is ego gone haywire. Get your ego under control, its ok if you tried to talk to someone and they just ignore you. Get your ego under control. No one really gives a shit about you and ppl have very very short memories. Redirect that thought back to no 2.