Shyness

Hi there. My name is Shyness. Sometimes I make you feel quiet and want to hide, like a little turtle in its shell. I can make your cheeks feel warm and your voice very small when you meet someone new.

Remember your first day of school. I was there, making your tummy feel fluttery. But then, you saw the colorful blocks. You took a deep breath, took one tiny step, and picked one up. A new friend smiled, and I felt a little smaller as your brave feeling grew bigger. It's okay that I'm here; your brave can be here, too.