text: i'm a quiet and kind of shy person. how do i break out of my shell? i to myself and i not the outgoing type. i talk a lot but only if i feel comfortable around a person and knew them pretty lon. i used to be that way.  you just need to start being friendly with more people,and then you'll realize that getting that kind of attention is not so bad. and you can try something like a fun public speaking class, or hang around friends who bring out the best in you. others will see you shine, and pretty soon, you'll be able to be yourself around a lot more people! it just takes time. :)