The Shyness Solution: Easy Instructions for Overcoming Shyness and Social Anxiety

by Catherine Gillet

Proven advice for dealing with shyness--in any situation!Do you ever agonize over party invitations? Steer clear of acquaintances at the grocery store? Let everyone else drive the conversation, even when you've got something important to contribute? With The Shyness Solution , you can learn to accept and embrace your shyness in more effective Too Shy? - A questionnaire helps you determine not only the level of your shyness, but your strengths and weaknesses as well.Subtle Charm - Bashful people can be alluring! Learn techniques to draw people to you.Once Bitten - Burned by love in the past? Your current reserve could simply be a defensive reaction to a past relationship.Life of the Party - Play up the mysterious aspect of your shyness, and you'll find yourself the center of attention after all.Whether you're working with colleagues on a project, developing a new relationship, or socializing with guests at a party, you will feel at ease in your own skin and be able to confidently interact with those around you.

Genres: Self Help, Nonfiction

150 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 15, 2011

About the author

Catherine Gillet is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).

Reviews

[Rosie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think it's safe to say that I've been shy for most of life, so I've read different books about the topic. This book stood out to me because the author explains the positive attributes of being shy. For example, shy people are often comfortable spending time doing things on their own, or are thoughtful and insightful. Rather than having a shy person change their personality as some books would suggest, this book encourages shy readers to use their shyness for the benefit. Rather than changing into an extroverted personality, this book offers suggestions/steps readers can do to gradually ease themselves out of their comfort zone instead of all at once. This book explains that there is nothing wrong with being shy but helps readers to use their shyness for their benefit.

[Des · Rating 4 out of 5]

My favourite part of the book is the chapter where the author explains the positive personality attributes of shy individuals. Self-awareness is crucial to greater confidence in social situations after all. Ultimately, this book provides useful advice but it's up to readers to execute the knowledge they have gained.

[Hina · Rating 4 out of 5]

I honestly did not know what to expect of this book, but I was really hoping to get some tips on how to overcome my shyness, because I feel that it limits me. Instead, what this book did was allow me to see my shyness in a completely new light. As a personality trait to be valued, NOT as a deficiency.

Although this book was written a long time ago and some of the things mentioned are quite dated, the advice is still generally very good. Without giving too much away, I will say that I enjoyed reading this book and come to realize that shyness is a part of who I am. I can choose to let it limit my life and my happiness, or I can choose to use it as my way of navigating through social situations, by being a good listener and employing tact.

Now I'm actually looking forward to being in a big social setting where I don't know many people and getting a chance to use these tips! (errrr, maybe.....)

[Aprile · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good. This book gives shy people a new way to think about shyness.

[Kaitlin · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm glad I read this book. Gave me a new look to my shyness. Can't wait to use these helpful tips in the real world now

[Beau · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've read some books on the topic, but this was by far my favorite.