I am really shy and I don't have many friends. Well there are 2 at school, but they use me as a last resort if all their other friends aren't there. I'm a smart kid but because I keep getting distracted by my lack of confidence I don't perform up to my potential.
A guy has never even talked to me! Now don't get me wrong, I'm not looking for a boyfriend. I think now is the time to concentrate on schoolwork and all that other stuff can come later (I'm in high school by the way,) but just to have a normal, "hey, what's up" type of conversation would help me a bit lol
Any suggestions for imporving self confidence?
Update:I agree with you blondie7. I see sooo many girls who have it all. They're good-looking, popular, and smart. I know I'm in a much more fortunate position than millions of others around the world, but it's kind of like, 'why can't i have all that too?' you know?
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Honestly, you can get the most confidence from being youself. If you try to be something you arnt, you arnt being true to yourself nor will it benefit you in the long run. Just "be", everything will work out in the end. Just be who you are and the fabulous you will come through, You want people to like you for who you are, and if they dont, they're idiots. You should have people judge you on who you are - if you're a good person or not because thats what matters at the end of the day.
And in terms of a guy liking you, again, be yourself. Would you rather have a guy like you for you or for who you try to become?
Think of all the good things that yourself that you can and remember how multi-talented you are. Good for you, boys will just distract you from your school work.
I dont know, maybe give yourself a makeover? sorry but its highschool, its all superficial. I know your smart, but you could jump on the bandwagon a little, and still be smart.