How to avoid shyness and social fear?

I am 30 years old man, and very shy and fearful in the middle of people. And I am unable to make friendships. I get very fearful and shy when I go to streets. How to avoid this and how can I change behaviour ? Can I change it without approaching a specialist in this matters ?How to avoid shyness and social fear?
Build your self confidence. Everyone has some special gift or trait to offer to the world. It may sound corny, but it's true. Think about what you know, what you can do, and what you have accomplished, rather than fixating on how you look, sound, or dress. Keep in mind that everyone, even the %26quot;beautiful people%26quot;, has something about themselves or their life that they don't like. There's no particular reason why your %26quot;problem%26quot; should make you shy while their %26quot;problem%26quot; doesn't make them shy.



-Get comfortable. Surround yourself with people who bring out the best in you, and build up your confidence through them. Eventually, this will translate to other situations being more comfortable.

-Close your eyes and visualize a situation where you might be shy. Now, in your mind's eye, make yourself feel confident. Do this often, and for different situations. This is most effective if you do this daily, especially in the morning. It might feel silly, but athletes use visualization to develop their skills, so why not you?

-Maintain close bonds with your friends, as they can be there for you as you crack out of your shell. They'll be glad to help and encourage you with your progress.How to avoid shyness and social fear?
ask God to help you get rid of your shynessHow to avoid shyness and social fear?
You need exposure. The more you are around people and you have the opportunity to speak with them, the further you come along getting over being shy. Just...don't stop. You can actually revert back to being shy if you come out of the exposure too early.