I’ve always been on the shy side, and sometimes that makes it hard for me to speak up or feel fully confident in new situations. I’m working on it, but I’d love to know, what are some things others have done to help you feel more empowered when you’re feeling shy?

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I sometimes just bite the bullet and speak up. I just remember that most of my anxiety due to shyness is all in my head. It's hard, but I try to just speak up anyways. Good luck!

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