Goodbye to Shy - Pass Christian University

Goodbye to Shy 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!

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Requirements:

Internet access, e-mail, and the Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox Web browser.

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."

"Fantastic course, everything was communicated clearly and enthusiatically. A page turner! I learned a lot from it."

"I did not expect much from this class frankly, but it turned out to be a wonderful course, full of useful and practical information. The instructor is a very caring and conscientious person of much integrity. I appreciated her input always and she never failed to give it. Praises and thanks."

"I enjoyed this class very much. I intend to review the lessons and continue taking necessary steps to make changes in myself for the better. Kim is a very warm, compassionate and knowledgeable teacher."

"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 felt that the instructor was very knowledgeable and resourceful about the subject. She had a lot of insight, and not just that, practical ways to handle shyness. I was very impressed with this course and it was much better than I thought it would be taking it. I already have a different perspective about my shyness and have already tried out her techniques to change it. The fact that she is a nurse and had a whole lesson on the nutritional and physical aspects of behavior itself was a very valuable tool. I will definitely recommend her to others who may need this class, and I hope that she teaches others, as I plan to take more classes from her."

"I found this course to be very helpful. I am using the techniques and lessons and already seeing a change. Thank you for the excellent insight and instruction."

"I know about most of my self-esteem issues, but thought that I'd start with this shyness that seems to have become a bigger and bigger problem in the last year or so. I was really pleased that so many part of the course seems to address the self-esteem aspect of shyness."

"I really enjoyed the course. It would be great to have somewhere to go find out any changes people have made as a result of doing this course."

"I really enjoyed this class and feel that I got a lot of out it. I feel that I have the tools and knowledge to put what I have learned into action. Kim was a great instructor and was very supportive and, having gone through many of the things she was writing about, was able to give very helpful advice."

"I really enjoyed this class. Kim is a great teacher. She answered my questions and gave applicable advice. She is very friendly and doesn't seem shy at all."

"I really enjoyed this course and the instructor. It was the first time that I've taken an online course like this. I will definitely take another one. I felt like Kim was there on our sides encouraging us the whole way. She was very prompt in answering our questions. I hope that she will teach another course. I feel like I have gained so much knowledge in why I am (Was) shy and how to conquer that!! I am so glad that I took this course.! Thanks for offering it and having Kim teach it!!"

"I really enjoyed this course. It kept me interested and I learned a lot about myself and how to relate to others."

"I really got a lot out of taking this course and enjoyed it. Kim, the instructor was great. She answered all questions very quick and was very encouraging. Thanks very much. I'm looking forward to putting into practice what I have learned about overcoming shyness."

"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.…Highly recommended!!!!!!"

"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!"

"I was completely satisfied with the instructor and the course. The lessons really opened my eyes, and it helped that the instructor was down-to-earth, practical, and a former shy person herself. The lessons were easy to follow and the coursework was reasonable. I hope to take this new information that I learned to enhance my life in many ways."

"Kimberly Floyd is a wonderful instructor. It shows that she cares very much about the students in her class."

"Kim's course was wonderful! I have learned so much about myself & others that I never looked into or even noticed before. I feel that this will help me tremendously in the future...instead of blaming everything on myself & my quietness I will try to see things from a different perspective & love myself for who I am. Thanks so much Kim for all of your advice & wisdom. I am truly grateful for everything you've taught me! Take care. :)"

"Kim was a fantastic instuctor, informative and sensitive. The lessons easy enough to understand without being tedious. Having always been shy, I believed that was a part of me that couldn't be changed. I thought the title of the course "Goodbye to Shy" was "cute" and that I would acquire a few tips. I never expected to be able to say Goodbye to parts of my shyness, but I have. It's a wonderful feeling and I will continue to make progress every day. Thank you Kim."

"Kim was very enthusiastic and approachable, and her lectures were always well-written, informative, and enjoyable."

"The instructor did a great job in the selection of material to cover. The material was well presented and touched on many interesting topics. Also, the website references were good…I have learned many things in a well presented format. I definitely, recommend this course not only to those who are shy but anyone who would like pointers in improving oneself. All of this is due to the instructor’s presentation of the materials."

"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. Excellent, excellent class."

"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 course is a great resource for anyone who is shy to learn more about their own behaviors: why they experience feelings of anxiety in social situations and what they can do to control these feelings. The course presents practical and useful techniques that can be performed before, during, and after social situations to help alleviate stress and develop personal growth. The instructor, Kimberly Floyd, is not only educated about the subject of shyness, but she has also been there, experiencing many of the same emotions that I (and many others, I'm sure) have experienced throughout life. She exhibits a caring and personal level of leadership that puts one at ease and provides a comfortable environment for learning and expressing one's feelings."

"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."

"This was wonderful. I liked it so much that I will keep my eye open for similar courses like it. I am starting to see a small change in me I am noticing the small victories I am getting."