Move Forward in Faith

One thing you can't forget is to involve the Lord in your self-improvement. Pray and remember that the Lord promised that if you come unto Him, He will help you and turn your weakness into strength (see Ether 12:27).

"I would pray and pray and pray that someone would help me overcome my shyness, but then I realized that I needed the Lord's help to overcome it," Kallie says.

"Pray to Heavenly Father for help to not be shy," Nick says. "Then get out there and try new situations and meet people." The Lord will help you.

Our life on earth is about progressing. Being shy is a challenge, but overcoming it will help you grow. Don't let your shyness cause you to leave the Church or not go on a mission because you don't want to be put in stressful situations. Get help and work toward your goals.

Your fear and your stress response may never go away, especially if you are one of those people who is physiologically shy. But if you practice, you will learn how to deal with those responses and be successful in stressful situations. Just remember to push the boulder slowly but steadily, make challenging and achievable goals, and keep moving forward.