By Tiana Owolabi
Are you the shy type that hardly talks in class?… I was also shy.
Are you the kind of person that is always afraid of answering questions in class??… We are on the same page. I understand how it feels.
Then, this write-up will provide a headway into what you can do.. Read my little story.
That fateful day, Our Introductory technology (it’s also known as Introtech though It has been changed to basic technology now) teacher walked into the class (Jss3A) and the following happened:
IntroTech Teacher: If you are very sure you are good in mathematics, kindly raise your hand and stand. You are needed for a competition.
Me: (staring into space– I know I can do it but I wasn’t bold enough to raise my hand).
Introtech teacher repeated what he said. Then, the headgirl raised up her hand and pointed at me.
Headgirl: Tolu is good in mathematics, Sir.
With my mouth widely opened, I was caught red-handed and there was nowhere I could run to. So, I carefully stood up from my seat with my shaking legs and certain questions ran through my mind…
How did she know I can solve maths?
I’m the shy type and I hardly answer questions in class because I wouldn’t want the class to make jest of me if I make any mistake (even when I know the correct answer). (If you are reading this and you are like me, Be READY to change your mindset towards that today)
Then, I remembered how I used to explain some calculations to her and my other friends if they don’t understand. I never knew she was watching me all along.
I represented my secondary school among other secondary schools in Lagos State and guess what happened…
Before I continue, let me quickly drop some lessons here….
Do you know that being shy at times especially in situations like this, might be hindering you from adding some values to yourself?
Have you ever asked yourself– “Why am I shy?” (you may need to ponder on this for few minutes in order to deal with that shyness, of course we aren’t born the same way but you can walk out of that shell of shyness).
Some of us are so shy to the extent that we can’t ask for help (to know more about any subject or anything) when we are in need of urgent help.
Come on!!! COME OUT OF THAT SHELL. You can.
Say to yourself “I AM BOLD”.
Also, there are times when you need to ask questions to gain some clarity.
Moses in Exodus 3:13 asked God some questions to gained clarity about the personality of God and his assignment.
My people, asking the right questions will not reduce you, rather it will add more value to you because you will be enlightened.
Right from that time, I started looking for ways to come out of my shyness. You might need to read books, talk to somebody about it, ask questions or even pray for the spirit of boldness.
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Wow. This write-up will bless and help many teenagers. God bless you Told.
You can say that again ma.
Exactly, ma’am. Thanks for reading. I really appreciate you
I see your articles as a must-read for every Teenagers.
It is educative and informative.
Well done dear sis
Wow… This is an encouragement for me, ma’am. Thanks for your showers of love towards me. I celebrate you, ma’am
Great piece!
A must-read writeup for teenagers.
It is good to have friends that can support you and give you the push you need so that we also can push ourselves the more.
Avoid shyness, Develop yourself and you can’t tell how you will be open to opportunities that will bring you to limelight.
Thanks a lot, Sis.
Very important, ma. We need each other to grow and survive. Thanks for this awesome contribution, ma’am. You are amazing.
You are doing well baby girl, you are such an inspiration, sometimes I wish I had this kind of information while I was still a teenager…
God bless you.
Amen to the prayers. Thanks for encouraging me, Zaddy. I celebrate you.
Being shy has deprived a lot of teens of opportunities in Life , though environment might have played a lot of role in change of attitude even the family too,but if any teen can come across this great piece ,it will go a long way impacting them positively .Great write up sis
Yes, bro. Thanks for this awesome contribution as well. I celebrate you. Let’s join hands together to spread the message.
So much value packed in this piece. Why shall I shy? For me back then, I always withheld the answers even when I knew it because I didn’t want everyone to be saying I know everything and start beefing me but now I have learnt and am still learning, the sky is big enough to accommodate us all. I will shine my light. God bless you always.
Yes, Sis… The sky is big to accommodate us all. Thanks for your wonderful contribution. I celebrate you.