By Eunice Rios
Everyone in life goes through problems. For some people it’s school. For others it’s friends. My problem involves my family.
We have our good days and our bad days. When there’s an argument going on at home or when I have a bad day, I lock myself in my room, put my earphones on, listen to music, and start singing my heart out.
I’m a very shy person. Yes I have confidence and yes I’m a straightforward person, but deep inside, I’m a shy person. Music and singing help me in a way that nothing else can. It’s like an escape route of my problems.
Being shy can have its pros and cons. A pro would be that no one gets to know anything and people get surprised about it. A con would be not knowing when you should leave your comfort zone.
What I know about myself is that when I sing, it’s to express myself and a way of healing. While others, just sing to sing or for attention.
People like friends and family encourage me to take a big step. They push me to perform for whatever and expect me to dismiss my shyness.
What some people don't understand is that if I make a choice, it’s going to be at my own pace or to never do it. I don't like being forced to do something I think I’m not ready or prepared for.
There was a time where I was listening to a song with a friend and we started to sing. She told me I have a nice voice and “sing like an angel” (not trying to be conceited or anything I’m just saying what she said).
She kept on complimenting me and telling other people about it and by doing that, she gave me confidence. Most people that know me, have a hard time with trying to push me to my limit because they know how shy I am.
I appreciate the things they do for me to help me overcome my shyness, but the more people force me to do things, the more pressure I feel and most likely won’t feel comfortable doing it and won’t do it.
From what I know about myself is that it’s good to show something of yourself because the people around you will boost up your confidence. Also, it’s ok to be out of your comfort zone and ok to not put every aspect of yourself out there.
Any choice I make in my life will be at my time and at my own pace. I still struggle with my shyness, but I also know that being shy isn’t going to take me anywhere in life. It especially won’t open doors for me. Sooner or later I will overcome it.
Everyone in life goes through problems. For some people it’s school. For others it’s friends. My problem involves my family.
We have our good days and our bad days. When there’s an argument going on at home or when I have a bad day, I lock myself in my room, put my earphones on, listen to music, and start singing my heart out.
I’m a very shy person. Yes I have confidence and yes I’m a straightforward person, but deep inside, I’m a shy person. Music and singing help me in a way that nothing else can. It’s like an escape route of my problems.
Being shy can have its pros and cons. A pro would be that no one gets to know anything and people get surprised about it. A con would be not knowing when you should leave your comfort zone.
What I know about myself is that when I sing, it’s to express myself and a way of healing. While others, just sing to sing or for attention.
People like friends and family encourage me to take a big step. They push me to perform for whatever and expect me to dismiss my shyness.
What some people don't understand is that if I make a choice, it’s going to be at my own pace or to never do it. I don't like being forced to do something I think I’m not ready or prepared for.
There was a time where I was listening to a song with a friend and we started to sing. She told me I have a nice voice and “sing like an angel” (not trying to be conceited or anything I’m just saying what she said).
She kept on complimenting me and telling other people about it and by doing that, she gave me confidence. Most people that know me, have a hard time with trying to push me to my limit because they know how shy I am.
I appreciate the things they do for me to help me overcome my shyness, but the more people force me to do things, the more pressure I feel and most likely won’t feel comfortable doing it and won’t do it.
From what I know about myself is that it’s good to show something of yourself because the people around you will boost up your confidence. Also, it’s ok to be out of your comfort zone and ok to not put every aspect of yourself out there.
Any choice I make in my life will be at my time and at my own pace. I still struggle with my shyness, but I also know that being shy isn’t going to take me anywhere in life. It especially won’t open doors for me. Sooner or later I will overcome it.