Being shy can really throw a wrench in your plans sometimes. You want to make friends. You want to participate in a meeting. You want to go up to that guy at the bar. But, it’s like you’ve got an invisible barrier between you and everyone else. What gives? If you’re looking to overcome your shyness, it can be difficult to know where to begin. It’s not like you can just change overnight. But, there are steps you can take to tackle the whole timid thing. Click through for Teen Vogue’s playbook for kicking your shy side to the curb. (Teen Vogue)