Shyness is not the failure to respond appropriately in social situations, nor is it introversion. It is identified most obviously as silence, and the staying away from people and other stimulating environments because of the internal anxiety these may cause. Shyness affects a person completely, meaning their body, mind, and soul, and influences how they think about themselves and their identity. A wall is felt between themselves and others, and it becomes a characteristic of the way people see them as being. Shyness is caused by avoidance, dependence, and low self-esteem and can be relieved by challenging automatic thoughts and beliefs and learning new behaviors.
             Although there are many theories, nobody knows exactly what shyness is, even though it has an immense range of power. Shyness can evolve through the life span and permeate all aspects of a person's existence, such as career plans, aspirations, performance, and social interactions. It changes as a person matures and encounters new challenges, and is a way of life for many as well. What is commonly identified as shyness is usually the discomfort and behavioural inhibition that occurs in the presence of others. It appears as blushing, bashfulness, anxiety, and over-all silence. The term inhibition describes the shy behaviour that can actually be observed, which includes being quiet and staying away from people and stimulating environments. Shy people become inhibited when they get stuck on the newness, the unfamiliarity of social situations. They worry about how they will perform and how strangers will perceive them in these uncontrollable, unpredictable settings. In fact, many shy people go about strict routines made up of the tried and true in order to reduce the uncertainty and novelty in their daily lives. This tactic they use creates safety, but also limits life experiences and does nothing to alleviate the shyness they feel. Social anxiety is another as...