Five ways to celebrate being shy; living life to the fullest as an introvert by Kate Johns

As Paula Abdul said many times on American Idol. "Stay true to yourself."
Living with shyness can be a life filled with wonderful opportunities--- love, family, fun and  having a great job. You do not have to act like being shy is the worst thing in the world. You just have to live life to the fullest and enjoy being who you really are. After all people who are obnoxious do not worry about their character traits, living life hiding how obnoxious they are.

Five ways to celebrate being shy and truly live life to the fullest:

1. Realize that you are shy, and that’s the way you will always be. Feel proud that you are shy. There are millions of shy people in this world, so you are not alone. Start a group of introverted people online. People who have illnesses, diseases, and who are certain personality types live every day to the fullest. You can too!

2. If you are uncomfortable with being shy, then take steps to become more of an extrovert. Take courses and read books learning the steps to becoming less shy. If you are truly uncomfortable with stepping out of your shyness, take small steps to becoming less shy. Hang out at traditionally shy-people places such as libraries, small social gatherings, and lectures. You will be out of your home, with other people, enjoying what you like to do.

3. Work at a job you really want to work at. Work at a job that you will feel comfortable with. Many shy people choose careers working at what they love such as book writers, engineers, animators, and artists. By working at a career you love, you will have something in common with other people. You will have a common denominator to share with other people, making for interesting conversation.

4. Usually shy people are more introverted than people who aren’t shy (extroverts). Just because society has classified you into a category, does not mean you have to suffer. Enjoy your shyness. You do not have to have a large crowd surrounding you. Do what you want to do. Go to movies with one friend, not ten. Make two or three really good friends, not 25 more distant friends. Go to cafes, instead of large restaurants. Bring a book or a magazine to read, making you feel more comfortable.

5. Celebrate being shy by joining in on a shy person's activities. Shy people usually have a more difficult time than those extroverts in talking face to face with people. You can still talk to people by using the Internet. Make thousands of new friends by friending them on Facebook, Twitter, and by utilizing e-mail. Become more independent by going for walks, going to small restaurants, and by going to museums, and malls alone. Invite a friend or two to activities you enjoy such as playing video games, taking care of animals, or watching movies or plays.

The key to living life to the fullest as a shy person is to enjoy who you really are. Being shy is not a disease. Even though society may treat you as though you have a problem because you are introverted, that does not mean that you have to live life like you are expected to. After all, every kind of person is celebrated in society, so hold your head up high, and enjoy being who you really are.

How to be comfortable with your body so you can wear anything by Kate Johns

 How you can be comfortable with your body---

Most women do not have Jennifer Lopez's millions to afford having numerous plastic surgeries, body lifts, breast enhancements or bust reductions. Many famous women, especially the stars of reality TV shows like the stars of "The Housewives series" have had Botox or plastic surgery enhancing their bodies. Regular women can't afford to throw hard earned money on getting surgery, so here girls is a guide on how to look great in a swimsuit, or shorts this summer. How can you be comfortable with your body?
Here are the solutions:

WHO WEARS SHORT SHORTS

Relax; life is too short to worry about how your body looks in shorts, short sleeves, and in a bathing suit. You don't worry about the way you look in your winter sweaters and unglamorous sweat pants. What it all comes down to is, will people that see your body in a swimsuit even remember how you looked in it? Chances are they won't even care. Everybody checks everybody else out at the beach and public pools. But they won't even remember what you looked like in that bikini, because they are more concerned with how they look.

WORK WITH WHAT YOU HAVE
 

Every person has a different body shape. There are several distinct female body shapes such as the triangle, the pear, and the apple. This is an overall generalization that many women do not fit into. Look at yourself in the mirror without any clothes on. Then figure out what clothing will look best on you, what you can afford to buy and how it will accentuate your body. Learn to shop for clothing that works for your body, not what the department stores are selling this week.
Buy clothing that is the same color on the top and on the bottom. The same colored clothing will make you look slimmer. For people that have problem areas in the legs, buy shorts that are longer, not short-shorts. Wear longer tops that hang down a little lower, and don't expose the stomach area. Wear light pants and not shorts to cover the leg area if that's what you want. Wear light colored Capri pants that are longer than shorts, but shorter than slacks.

LEARN TO LOVE YOUR BODY

Learn to love the body you were born with. By accepting who you are and how you look will go a long way in making you feel confident. Stand in front of a mirror and tell yourself that you are beautiful. Do this everyday, and learn to love who you are. You may have silky gorgeous long hair or have long legs that look great in shorts. You may have very pretty eyes, and be able to wear clothing that is meant for shorter women. Accentuate the positive and play down the negative aspects of your body.
It doesn't matter what other people think, it matters what you think of yourself. Your body is what you were born with so why not make the most of it, and live life to the fullest, everyday.