Fake it till you make it. There's a saying in Zen Buddhism that the way out is through the door. If you want to become less shy, practice going up to people and talking to them. If you admire those who read a lot, start reading. Just jump in. People fall into bad habits and there are ways to change them.[2] •No one has to know that deep inside you feel like your death is imminent. You know why? Because soon enough that'll go away. The mind has a wondrous ability to adapt. What once sends shiver down your spine, with enough time, will become old hat in time