Is it weird to still be shy at 30?

Question:

I have been pretty shy all my life although not nearly as much. However, I think I am a lot shier than I should be at my age.

Answers:
Weird? No. Uncommon? No. Worrisome? Only you can decide.

If you want to become less shy, take a small step each day to stretch your comfort zone. Begin by asking a stranger for the time. Or commenting to someone walking a dog, "Nice Dog." Do something like that every day for a week, then try something a little more daring, like asking for directions (even if you already know them). Or asking someone in a movie line if they know what the movie is about.

Only take small steps, but let each one be a step forward. And keep it up. Because shyness works at keeping anxiety at bay, it has a way of sneaking back unless you work to maintain the gains you've achieved.

Everyone has a different shy level. If you are not happy with it then you can try to change things. It just takes exposure to what makes you uncomfortable.

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Is it weird to still be shy at 30?

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