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| | alt.support.shyness FAQ--Overcome shyness, make friends |
 | | Not all aspects of being shy are bad. | | | This is not to say that shyness has a biological basis in all people. | | | The idea is to bring about better understanding between yourself and others by letting them know that you are not unfriendly, and that they are supposed to be sympathetic towards you. |
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http://members.aol.com/cybernettr/shyness.html
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| | TIME.com - Secrets of the Shy |
| | What he's studying during his unlikely playdates is that elusive temperamental divide between those of us who thrill to the new and those of us who prefer what we know--those who seek out the unfamiliar and those who retreat into the cozy and safe. | | | It's in that divide, many scientists believe, that the mysteries of shyness may lie. | | | Few things say "forget I'm here" quite so eloquently as the pose of the shy--the averted gaze, the hunched shoulders, the body pivoted away from the crowd. |
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http://www.time.com/time/archive/preview/0,10987,1042458,00.html
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| | Shy and Free: A Site that Transforms Shyness |
| | The following section explains Principles that Transform Shyness which may question some of those beliefs that are holding you back. | | | Sometimes we hold on to beliefs that are self-destructive for which we are not even aware. | | | The truth present on this site has the power to spark the truth that is already in your heart, mind, and soul and one spark is enough to light the fire of transformation. |
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http://www.shyandfree.com
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| | ZAWAJ.COM: Straight Talk About Sex in Islam |
| | Shyness did not stand in their way of seeking knowledge about their religion." (Agreed upon). | | | At the time of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), the Sahaabah were not too shy to ask about all affairs, including sexual matters, so as to know the teachings of Islam in these matters. | | | As Aisha (ra), the wife of the Prophet testified, "Blessed are the women of the Ansar. |
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http://www.zawaj.com/straight_talk.html
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| | Shyness - Painful Self-Consciousness - Introduction to Symptoms |
| | Shyness is a contributing factor to sexual difficulties. | | | He or she will be comfortable only with people who are “safe” and predictable. | | | There will be an effort on the part of the person troubled by shyness to avoid the limelight or “center stage.” He or she does not want to be the object of study or scrutiny. |
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http://www.thehealthcenter.info/emotions/shyness
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| | Principles that Transform Shyness |
| | Question any belief that is not positive and life affirming. | | | That our beliefs now create our experiences
yet we continue to create the same reality formed from the beliefs of our childhood. | | | Shy people are greatly needed by the world! |
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http://www.shyandfree.com/html/principles.html
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| | AskMen.com - Shyness |
| | The truth is that many shy men are exactly the kind of guys women look for. | | | But since they're too timid, women get left with the swaggering jerks they always complain about but seem to date exclusively. | | | Shyness is a debilitating condition for many men. |
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http://www.askmen.com/dating/dating_top_ten_60/90_dating_list.html
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| | Shyness Tips |
| | Not only did I not see the point---I thought it sounded phony---but I didn't have the courage to implement his recommendations. | | | In his book How to Win Friends and Influence People, he lists principle after principle for putting people at ease and helping them feel special. | | | Shyness has a way of building on itself. |
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http://www.shakeyourshyness.com/Tips.HTM
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| | Shyness Research |
| | I am more shy with members of the opposite sex. | | | It is hard for me to act natural when I am meeting new people. | | | I am shy when meeting someone of the opposite sex. |
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http://www.wellesley.edu/Psychology/Cheek/research.html
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| | Amazon.com: Shyness: What It Is, What to Do About It: Books: Philip G. Zimbardo |
| | One reviewer mischaracterizes Zimbardo's book by choosing to see this (rather self-evident) point as meaning that shy people have a propensity toward crime. | | | This book was recommended to me by my manager because I am a quiet person, and very choosy about the people I associate with. | | | This author seems to be the only one who really knows what he's talking about. |
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http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0201550180?v=glance
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| | Love-shyness - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
| | Shy women are just as likely as non-shy women to date, to marry, and to have children. | | | He is a man who becomes extremely anxiety-ridden over so much as the mere thought of asserting himself vis-a-vis a woman in a casual, friendly way. | | | Gilmartin believes that shyness is a condition which needs to be cured. |
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Love-shyness
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| | "Encyclopedia of Mental Health: Shyness" |
| | This may mean not knowing what to say or do(content), how to do so (style), and when best to respond (timing). | | | Shy individuals are frequently painfully self-conscious, and report more negative thoughts about themselves and others in social interactions, seeing themselves as inhibited, awkward, unfriendly and incompetent, particularly with people to whom they are sexually attracted. | | | Although many children who are shy overcome it in time, many others remain shy all of their lives. |
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http://www.shyness.com/encyclopedia.html
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| | Joyce D. Nash, PhD - Specialties |
| | Combined CBT and pharmacological is generally regarded as preferred. | | | Professionals and laypersons alike use the term shy to describe persons who are hesitant to engage with others, preferring to be alone or with people they know well. | | | Some people propose that shyness might be on a continuum, such that very shy people whose shyness negatively impacts their life are at one end of the continuum, and those at the other end are shy but it doesn't seriously affect their life. |
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http://www.joycenashphd.com/specialties/shyness.html
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| | The Shy Child |
| | Not every child needs to be the focus of attention. | | | Shyness is distinguishable from two related behavior patterns; wariness and social disengagement. | | | Zimbardo reports that shy people are often judged by peers to be less friendly and likeable than non-shy people. |
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http://www.childdevelopmentinfo.com/disorders/shy_child.htm
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| | Shake Your Shyness |
| | But when we call on our own behalf, whatever rejection may follow is far more personal. | | | Shyness can vary from feeling mild to moderate discomfort in one or more areas of our life (e.g., meeting new people, public speaking, attending social functions, dating, making cold calls at work) to debilitating levels of anxiety that impact us in almost everything we do. | | | But most importantly, you will see that shyness does not have to rule your life. |
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http://www.shakeyourshyness.com
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| | Links to Help with Shyness |
| | This site is just a simple list of questions that people may have concerning shyness and the answers given to them by the site manager, as well as the alt.support.shyness group posters. | | | This site is great: from the principles that transform shyness, which may seem like simple facts but are indeed inspiring, to the stories that people share about their shyness and how some of them have overcome it. | | | This site also has links and trips for people who are looking for that special someone and have difficulty approaching the opposite or same sex because of their shyness. |
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http://www.heartsandminds.org/self/links/shy.htm
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| | Shyness |
| | If the library is one of your child's favorite places, you might take him to story hour there or invite a friend to join you for a library visit. | | | So your child's temperament — largely a product of his neurochemistry — may predispose him to be wary of new situations and make him slow to warm up to the unfamiliar. | | | He may hear "He's shy" as a criticism or "He's just shy" as an excuse that sets him apart from others. |
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http://www.babycenter.com/refcap/toddler/toddlerdevelopment/11563.html
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| | Lichtenstein Creative Media - The Infinite Mind: Shyness |
| | For example, they might always meet the same people at the same place every week. | | | For Kirsten it's her voice, but for other people, it might be that they believe they're too tall or have too many freckles. | | | Many shy people have some trait they're particularly sensitive about, that is, something they believe makes them stand out. |
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http://www.lcmedia.com/mind198.htm
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| | Shyness and Fear in dogs and puppy by Perfect Paws Dog and Puppy Training |
| | Don't try to force him to come out, this will only frighten him even more. | | | Shy or fearful dogs can react defensively when approached by unfamiliar people. | | | Shy dogs often bolt when frightened, endangering themselves by running blindly into danger, such as traffic. |
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http://www.perfectpaws.com/shy.html
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| | Resources for Shy people |
| | Please do not tell non-shy / non-shy friendly people about them. | | | Shyness is not the Problem -- Bryan Byun | | | Shy passions - free dating service for shy people |
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http://www.base.com/shy
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| | Shyness |
| | It features sections on building confidence (with five separate areas of focus) and making friend (three sub-parts), all written for younger age groups. | | | Shy or otherwise, make a special effort to look on the bright side of life. | | | To some, however, feeling shy can be an emotional burden, as when it manifests in a need to avoid eye contact or contact with people altogether. |
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http://www.seekwellness.com/wellness/reports/2001-05-18.htm
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| | Technorati Tag: shyness |
| | I'm sure you will find this article particularly insightful. | | | Shyness and stuttering often go hand in hand. | | | One of the shyest people you will ever meet in this world. |
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http://www.technorati.com/tag/shyness
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| | Craig's Shyness Resource Page |
| | Perhaps the first thing you should know is that you are not alone. | | | Shy Passions: Free Online Community Site for Shy Singles | | | In my own words, shyness is a horrible, debilitating condition that affects all aspects of your life. |
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http://www.csbruce.com/~csbruce/shyness
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| | Shyness |
| | Please share your wisdom in the message board. | | | Having guts means having the ability to control that fear and do it anyway. | | | Check out Self-esteem, sometimes it takes just a bit of self-esteem to overcome shyness. |
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http://www.coolnurse.com/shyness.htm
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| | Shyness - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
| | Shyness is most likely to occur in an unfamiliar situation. | | | Shy people fear such situations and feel that they must avoid them. | | | Shy people tend to perceive their own shyness as a negative trait and many people are uneasy with shyness, especially in cultures that value individuality and taking charge. |
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shyness
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| | The London Shyness Centre |
| | Shyness is the crippling and hidden emotion of the century. | | | This state affects top performers who "dip out" on relationships, to students who never socialise during their entire student life. | | | This is a scientifically proven therapy and more important not only is it effective, it is also "SAFE". |
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http://www.shyness.co.uk
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| | Putting Shyness in the Spotlight |
| | People who are shy by nature are also more likely to watch everyone else for a while before joining in on a group activity. | | | People can be shy by nature in the same way that people can seem grumpy, upbeat, nervous, or easygoing. | | | Because of their emotional sensitivity, people with this temperament are often kind and caring toward others. |
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http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/your_mind/emotions/shyness.html
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| | Shyness |
| | Shyness means to feel a little scared when you're around other people. | | | Sometimes, people become so shy they are afraid to do simple things in life. | | | You might even tell him or her about a time that you felt shy. |
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http://kidshealth.org/kid/feeling/thought/shy.html
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| | Shyness |
| | All people feel shy at some time in their lives, but being shy most of the time can cause difficulties with day-to-day activities and relationships. | | | Shyness, which is both an emotional and mental state, is a level of social fitness that is not the most favorable or "healthy." To become more socially healthy, you can change your attitude, behavior and thought processes, or you can change your social surroundings. | | | There are some situations in which being shy can be hard. |
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http://www.pamf.org/teen/life/relationships/shy.html
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| | Overcome Shyness, low self esteem & social anxiety phobias |
| | Shyness is a state of mind, a heightened self-awareness of thoughts, feelings and physical reactions when in the presence of authority figures, strangers, or in intimate situations. | | | Beyond your emotions, beliefs, and resistant behaviors there is a you waiting to step out and be openly expressive. | | | What would it be like if you could come out from behind your fears? |
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http://www.designedthinking.com/Fear/Shyness/shyness.html
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| | The Shyness Research Institute at IU Southeast |
| | As their mother, I have no idea, but Bernardo Carducci and researchers at the Shyness Research Institute (SRI) at IU Southeast might. | | | The Shyness Research Institute at IU Southeast is dedicated to understanding shyness—a subject which may be of interest, especially for those who dread the social whirl of the holidays. | | | Describe what you have tried to do to overcome your shyness. |
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http://www.homepages.indiana.edu/121004/text/research.shtml
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| | Science Netlinks: Science Updates |
| | At age 21, people who were inhibited as toddlers have different responses in their brain. | | | The fact that people with more active amygdalas were also shy as children certainly supports this idea. | | | It follows that people with more active amygdalas might be more sensitive to new information, and that in turn could make them shy. |
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http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/sci_update.cfm?DocID=189
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| | "The Shyness Home Page" |
| | Society for Interpersonal Theory and Resesarch (SITAR) An international, multidisciplinary, scientific association devoted to the advancement of interpersonal theory and research. | | | The pain of shyness can be relieved by challenging automatic thoughts and beliefs, and learning new behaviors. | | | Shyness and social phobia do not have to interfere with achieving professional and interpersonal goals. |
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http://www.shyness.com
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| | Shyness |
| | This tape makes it easier for you to move from shyness to self-esteem by offering insights into the reasons for shyness and ways to overcome it. | | | Dr. Zimbardo analyzes shyness and presents advise, exercises and encouragement to help shy people strengthen their social skills and their self- confidence. | | | Overcome shyness in social situations, handle criticism, and deal with difficult people. |
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http://www.gmu.edu/departments/csdc/shyness.htm
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| | shyness - kids and teens |
| | But, we also know that in our society today, it can also have some painful drawbacks. | | | We hope that we can help you celebrate your unique temperament while you learn how to show others the real you. | | | The purpose of our web site is to talk about shyness - what it is and what it feels like. |
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http://www.shykids.com
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| | APA Topic: Shyness |
| | This free brochure from APA offers information and advice about the kinds of avoidance or inhibitions that create problems for the painfully shy and for those around them. | | | This lighthearted story will show children that shy feelings don't have to get in the way of having fun and making friends. | | | This book features a special section for parents that includes an extensive list of practical tips to help foster a child's social comfort and confidence. |
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http://www.apa.org/topics/topicshyness.html
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| | APA Help Center - Featured Topics - "Painful Shyness" |
| | Permission for exceptions will be given on a one-time-only basis and must be sought for each additional use of the document. | | | Avoidance or Inhibition Creates Problems for the Painfully Shy and for Those Around Them | | | APA Help Center - Featured Topics - "Painful Shyness" |
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http://helping.apa.org/featuredtopics/feature.php?id=5
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| | Social Phobias, Performance Anxiety, Mutism, Blushing, Shyness, Panic |
| | He and his staff have worked with thousands of individuals of all ages. | | | Any information collected through this site will be used by Berent Associates only. | | | Since 1978, Jonathan Berent, L.C.S.W., A.C.S.W., has pioneered psychotherapy for social, public speaking and performance anxiety, blushing, shyness, and any other related disorder. |
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http://www.social-anxiety.com
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