Some people think shyness is a positive quality. But in most cases it is considered a disadvantage. People with this trait, referred to the fact that shyness prevents to live a full life. They would very much like to get rid of these traits, as constantly torment yourself with thoughts of what will think and say about them by others.
What can cause shyness:
- the inability to meet new interesting people
- the inability to defend their point of view
- exposure to other people
- lack of understanding from surrounding people
- the inability to Express thoughts clearly
- excessive focus on itself, making it difficult to notice what is happening around
- the presence of negative experiences
- the accumulation of emotions in yourself, which is bad for health
- the inability to obtain the necessary information for fear of communication.
The causes of shyness
Most often, shyness can emerge in childhood because of the specific nature of the relationship with parents. Children may be too sensitive and painful to take criticism from parents. Children have limited experience with people, lack of knowledge of how to behave and what to say in a certain situation, and this may be the cause of shyness.
What to do
Parents can help a child to overcome shyness, teaching him various skills of interaction with society, supporting and instilling a sense of security.