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I'm not sure that being shy or introverted is a problem that needs to be solved.

That being said, I'm a lot less introverted when I have a job to do. If I'm at a party with 50 people, I'm going to be against the wall, hanging out with 2-3 people, and facing the entrances/exits. But if I have to train 50 people? I'll do what I need to do. I still prefer not to have my back to the entrance/exit, but I can be an engaging speaker. When I have a job to do.

If you find that anxiety really negatively impacts your life, cognitive behavioral therapy can help.



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