I was a shy and awkward kid, and I suspect that never really goes away, but the contexts where that becomes an issue can be learnt away. I.e. you can learn to

I was a shy and awkward kid, and I suspect that never really goes away, but the contexts where that becomes an issue can be learnt away. I.e. you can learn to prepare for certain situations, and learn that the outcome doesnt have to be bad. That can relax you, but there will always be situations that make you nervous. I guess don't shy away from doing the things you need to be doing, and you will learn to deal with these situations better and be more relaxed about it.