How can you make yourself confident when you are too shy?

Here are some ways: * By trying things that are hard for you and finding out you can do them. * By accomplishing things that make you feel proud of yourself. * By working hard and gaining exceptional skill or proficiency in some one thing. * By gaining education to deepen and broaden your knowledge and to acquire a credential that others will recognize. * By making a wise choice of model or mentor to help guide your decisions. * By acting in ways that earn the respect of others--and give you self-respect. * By being well prepared so you know what you're doing and don't fear that you might look foolish. * By dressing in a way that makes you look good and also look competent and strong, not babyish and helpless. * By knowing who you are and knowing what things can't hurt you. * By learning to take care of yourself.

You build muscles of confidence the same way you build physical muscles: by working out, trying challenges, practicing, and keeping at it. You'll feel those muscles growing. And the more confident you get, the more confident you can get.