Shyness Is Nice

Spreading the word about the value of quiet, sensitive people

Barbara Markway Ph.D., Greg Markway Ph.D.,

Five Tips for Forgiving Yourself When Your Confidence Wanes

Confidence requires action, and inevitably, some of your actions are going to flop. What you need to do then is forgive yourself.

5 Causes of Low Self-Confidence

Low self-confidence is not your fault, and understanding the causes is the first step in boosting it.

Two Ways to Make CBT Work More Effectively for Anxiety

When you're in an anxiety spiral, it can be tough to remember the coping tools you've learned. These simplified strategies will make CBT work better for you during these times.

50 Quick Tips for Boosting Your Confidence

Have you given up on your goals and dreams because of fear and self-doubt? Try one of these 50 super simple tips to increase your confidence level.

4 Proven Approaches to Increase Your Confidence Level  

Stick with science-based therapies to improve your self-confidence.

20 Great Questions to Help Increase Your Confidence

Spend a little time with these questions and watch your confidence climb.

How Confident Are You Really?

Whether it's asking for a raise, walking out on a stage, or asking someone out on a date, you need confidence. Take this quiz and see how self-confident you really are.

13 Things the Most Confident People You Know Never Do

Self-confident people share common habits and thought patterns that help them achieve their goals.

Why Self-Confidence Is More Important Than You Think

The more confident you become, the more you’ll be able to calm the voice inside you that says, “I can’t do it.”

5 Self-Care Pillars for Helping Professionals

Is the stress of caring for others wearing you out? This unique self-care strategy will help.

The Upside of Self-Doubt

If you're feeling a little insecure, it's OK. Here's how to find the right balance of confidence and self-doubt.

3 Reasons Why Great Relationships Go Bad

Do you find yourself falling hard for someone in the early stages of a relationship, only to become disappointed? Here's why — and what to do about it.

Is It Panic Disorder or Something Else?

Experiencing panic attacks doesn't mean you have Panic Disorder. What else might it be?

What You Need to Know About "Getting in the Flow"

You don't have to be an Olympic athlete to benefit from the flow state. Here's how.

The Secret Agenda of the Self-Critic

Understanding the underlying source of self-criticism can set us free.

Three Easy Tips to Beat the Blahs

Are you feeling blah and in a funk? These mood-lifting ideas require little energy but provide high pay-off.

5 Things People Misunderstand About Anxiety

What you don't know about anxiety may surprise you.

Don't Let Anxiety Ruin Your Day

Do you feel anxious before you even get out of bed? A few simple strategies can help you cope.

How Can a Teacher Help a Shy Child?

Do you worry about your quiet child? Following these tips can help a shy child shine.

Social Anxiety and Alcohol Use: A Complex Relationship

Using alcohol to self-medicate social anxiety can backfire.

Loving Someone with an Anxiety Disorder

Here's a to-do list for when you love someone with an anxiety disorder.

Understanding and Treating Selective Mutism

Does your child speak freely and easily at home, but not at school or other public places? Find out if your child has selective mutism, a childhood anxiety disorder.

A Fail-Safe Way for Dealing with Anxiety

Is anxiety getting you down? A simple adjustment can go a long way.

How to Live Well: A Book Review

How to Live Well is "one dose stark reality, one dose practical skills, and one dose humor.”

Face Your Fear, Change Your Life

You can't simply sit in a therapist’s office exploring how and why you developed your fears. You have to confront them head on. Here's a simple plan to follow.

A Fool Proof Formula for Saying No

How often have you agreed to do something only to regret it later?

6 Stages and 16 Tips for Developing Good Habits

Want to develop healthy habits? Here's your go-to guide.

How to Keep a Thought Diary to Combat Anxiety

One of the most powerful things you can do to manage anxiety is keep a running record of your thoughts on paper. Learn how to make this CBT technique work for you.

Seven Types of Self-Care Activities for Coping with Stress

There are several pathways to self-care, and none of them need be difficult or take a lot of planning.

Are You Too Embarrassed to Exercise?

I don't like the way I look. I’m too fat to exercise in public. Ever have thoughts like these? You're not alone. Embarrassment is an often overlooked reason people don't exercise. Follow these tips to shed your self-consciousness at the gym.

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