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 Want to learn how to overcome shyness? Now you can—from someone who has been there! The ability to connect with others affects everything we do, from advancing in our careers to attracting a mate. If your shyness keeps you from having the life you want, here's your chance to learn the secrets to overcoming it. You'll find out how to appreciate your positive qualities while changing the negative behaviors you want to alter.
By the time you finish this course, you'll be able to increase your self-confidence while reducing physical symptoms of anxiety. You'll feel more comfortable initiating both casual and deep conversations, and you'll know how to relate effectively in romantic situations.
In addition, you'll learn techniques for effective public speaking, which consistently tops the lists of people's greatest fears! You'll have opportunities to practice assertiveness and conflict resolution techniques, and you'll be able to create your own action plan for achieving the level of sociability that you desire.
Full of encouragement and practical strategies, this course will be your guide to achieving the confidence you need to fulfill your personal and professional goals!
This course includes a knowledgeable and caring instructor who will guide you through your lessons, facilitate discussions, and answer your questions. The instructor for this course will be Kimberly Floyd.
 Kimberly Floyd is a Registered Nurse, a technical writer, and an instructor. She has developed classroom and Web-based training for the medical, banking, education, and telecommunications industries. Ms. Floyd developed her teaching methodology to help nurses identify and cope with the stressors unique to that challenging profession. Her goal is to help others gain the skills needed to overcome stress or anxiety, recognize their unique gifts, and face each day with renewed optimism and grace.
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Requirements:
Internet access, e-mail, and the Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox Web browser.
Syllabus:
All courses run for six weeks, with a two-week grace period at the end. Two lessons are released each week for the six-week duration of the course. You do not have to be present when the lesson is released, but you must complete each lesson within two weeks of its release.
A new section of each course starts on the second or third Wednesday of each month. If enrolling in a series of two or more courses, please be sure to space the start date for each course at least two months apart.
| Week One |
| Wednesday - Lesson 01 |
What is shyness? In our first lesson, you'll gain a new perspective on shyness and learn what causes the anxiety and physical symptoms behind shyness. With this perspective, you'll be empowered to achieve the level of sociability you desire. You'll gain new appreciation for your personality and be on your way to more confidence in interacting with others.
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| Friday - Lesson 02 |
In this lesson, we'll explore the habits and thought patterns behind shyness. Much like a computer program, these thought patterns activate whenever you're faced with a social situation and stop you from being able to communicate effectively with others. By identifying this pattern, you can stop it in its tracks and achieve the deep, meaningful relationships you deserve.
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| Week Two |
| Wednesday - Lesson 03 |
Are you energetic and enthusiastic about life? Others are naturally drawn to people who are positive and take care of themselves. This lesson teaches you how to take advantage of this fact. You'll learn ways to increase your energy through diet, exercise, and recreation.
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| Friday - Lesson 04 |
In this lesson, you will learn why confidence is a gift and how you can give that gift to others. We'll explore the thoughts and actions that increase confidence, as well as the unintended actions you might be taking that decrease your confidence.
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| Week Three |
| Wednesday - Lesson 05 |
Did you know that over 70% of what you communicate is nonverbal? Since you speak volumes with your eyes, gestures, and expressions, you'll want to ensure that what you say with your body language is exactly what you intend. In this lesson, you will learn how to establish rapport with others...without saying a word. You will explore how body language can attract others to you. You’ll learn about the art of the smile, your stance, and how to send messages of approachability when you want to establish positive relationships with others.
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| Friday - Lesson 06 |
This lesson teaches techniques to reduce anxiety when interacting with others. You will learn effective meditation, visualization, and affirmation techniques to retain your confidence and composure in stressful situations.
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| Week Four |
| Wednesday - Lesson 07 |
The subtleties of small talk are covered in this lesson. You will learn methods of making initial verbal contact, including how to give complements, and other effective conversation starters. In addition, you will learn how to start and maintain telephone conversations. This lesson includes sample scripts you can adapt for your own purposes.
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| Friday - Lesson 08 |
This lesson moves past the acquaintance stage into the realm of friendship and is a critical skill in overcoming shyness. To have a friend, you must be a friend. You’ll get effective techniques for starting and maintaining solid friendships.
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| Week Five |
| Wednesday - Lesson 09 |
This lesson covers how to start and sustain a romantic relationship, from first glance to first date. You will learn how to flirt, ask for a date, and practice the habits of being a good partner once the relationship is established.
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| Friday - Lesson 10 |
How to protect your personal rights is the focus of this lesson. Many shy people are passive and afraid of standing up for themselves. But you will learn how to be assertive and how to resolve conflicts while respecting the rights of the other person. This is an important skill in overcoming shyness and maintaining positive relationships.
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| Week Six |
| Wednesday - Lesson 11 |
This lesson covers how to prepare for a presentation, which consistently tops the most feared lists. It shows you how to write, practice, and give your speech with confidence.
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| Friday - Lesson 12 |
You’ll get the ultimate motivation to assist you in overcoming shyness. You’ll see "before and after" profiles of people who have succeeded using the techniques introduced in 'Goodbye to Shy'. It will also show you how to create your own personal action plan to achieve your social goals. You will also learn about other organizations that are available to provide continuing support.
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Student Reviews:
"A wonderful course. Kim is a very gifted and caring instructor who speaks from personal experience. She is a mentor, guide and cheerleader who truly wants her students to succeed. I am very appreciative of the course and Kim's responses to my postings."
"I enjoyed this course! I've printed out the lessons, and have them for future reference. I plan to grow as a person with these tools."
"I really loved taking this class. It has been very helpful and insightful. I really feel it encouraged me to confront my fears and become more confident of myself. I am extremely happy I took this class because it truly has changed my thinking and behaviors. I feel happy about the results and believe it was worth every penny to take it."
"It was fun to take this class. Each chapter I went through, I found a very important lesson for me. My instructor always wrote me back in the discussion area. Thank you for Kim and this course. I am working on my shyness everyday and I feel that I can do it! Thank you again!"
"This class was awesome. It was very informative and motivating. I feel I have a new lease on life. I have already started recommending it to others. It has provided me with excellent information to share in group discussions."
"This class was much more than I hoped it would be. I would recommend it to anyone who considers themselves to be shy and feels stress in social situations. The ideas and information provided were life changing."
"This course contained a lot of useful information and it was presented in a kind, caring manner. From the moment I began the course, I felt like Kim was able to relate to various issues that I have dealt with for years. The lessons contained valuable insights and do-able methods for overcoming particular obstacles. I'm so glad I took this course and would love to take more classes from Kim."
"This was a great course, for I learned that there is more to being shy than just being labeled that way. Kim was very knowledgeable, honest, and has a heart of gold."
"This was an excellent course. I have never found a course that dealt with shyness. I believe that by continuing to practice the strategies in this course my shyness can become more controlled and much more diminished. I had been able to diminish my shyness in the past, but I have found that because of my recent experience with grief my strong shyness has returned. This course helped me reexamine my shyness and is helping me work towards managing it more effectively again."
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