Answer:  Read this guy’s website! Succeed Socially

Succeed Socially is packed with 130 articles offering sound practical advice on how to overcome your shyness and social anxiety.  The website is run by a guy who simply calls himself Chris. Chris is in  his late 20’s and says he used to be painfully shy, but after trying lots of  ideas and working through his fears, he now proudly rates himself as “contentedly average”. Here’s Chris’s Story.

If being shy and feeling a bit socially awkward are holding you back and cheating you out of having enough friends and fun times, do yourself a BIG favor and check out Chris’s website. Here are good articles to start with:

The minds of shy guys
How to face your fears
How to meet people
How to make friends
Being more friendly
Making plans
Coping with anxiety
Shyness
Being less quiet
Group conversations
Looking better
How and why to practice
There’s no shortcuts
Indirect improvement