How to stop being shy in general ?.
I’m a 25 F currently doing my summer internship. I’ve been assigned a project, and while I complete all my work sincerely, I struggle a lot with communication. I’m extremely shy when it comes to speaking with my manager, even though my manager is actually supportive and approachable. Deep down, I know communication and visibility matter, but I find it very difficult to express myself properly.
In general, I struggle with interacting with people — whether it’s making friends, maintaining relationships, or communicating confidently at work. I constantly feel like I’m not doing enough, even when I’m putting in effort.
A big reason for this is my previous work experience. In my first job, I had very low visibility, and the employees there were honestly quite toxic towards me. They didn’t appreciate my work, and that environment affected me deeply. Ever since then, I’ve carried a lot of anxiety into new workplaces, and it has become difficult for me to communicate naturally or feel confident in professional settings.
I really want to overcome this situation because I don’t want my past experiences to affect my future career opportunities. Has anyone else gone through something similar? How did you improve your communication and confidence at work? Naaku picha bhayam vestundhi whether my manager liked my work or not 🥲🥲