Can anyone give me advice on life?

I'm 16 years old and I haven't finished school because I dropped out. I'm not the most confident guy, and I'm not really good around new people because I'm too shy. I don't know really know what to do with myself. I'm too afraid to talk to mother about this, and I don't wanna go to the trouble of seeing a shrink. Can anyone just please give me some help? Even if you know any exercises in raising confidence because I'm in bad need of some. Thanks (:Can anyone give me advice on life?
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Firstly (I no I sound like a old lady) but I think you should still go to school - at least you can get it out of the way while it is free . If you drop ouy now you may have to pay for education when you get older.





The best way to boost your confidence is to do what you enjoy - If you like sport then play it - this doesn't have to cost you money there are loads of hobbies which are free.





This will not only allow you to meet people with the same interest it will give you something to talk about.
Do you have any hobbies, or talents? Well, you probably do. Even if its just like video games, or something you never found very interesting about yourself.





Take that and research what you can do with it. Go in a talent show, or contest etc.





If you really can't find anything, then you'll have to do some searching. Say your interested in History, then go and read up on some history and then go to a WW2 Convention or something, and meet people that have the same interests.





The best way to make friends is to get involved. Even if you have no experience or anything, go take an acting class or something. You'll make friends/connections eventually.
It's time to look at life as a chance not a game. You don't live forever so why do you not want to go out and have fun. Who cares if you look like an idiot in the process? As long as you're happy with you're life, everything is going to be fine.





I don't know if this was what you were looking for but, this is how I make it through life! :)
Take some advice from people who are much older and have gone through much more of life.





1- Go back to school.


2- See a shrink. Your life is worth the trouble.


3- Start an exercise program and build up your body, it is always a confidence builder.
Well... confidence comes from within. You have to start believing in yourself and until you do, you will never feel confident. My recommendations are to get your GED and become more motivated. Stop wasting your precious time. You can achieve anything you set your mind to. Read self help books. Keep journals. Learn about yourself and proceed to follow your dreams.





Good luck to you.
Take risks ! The only way to get over your shyness is to push yourself . Just blurt something you know you would never blurt or walk up to someone you feel is friendly and say hello . It's only awkward if you make it awkward . Really whats the worst someone can do .
I really think you should have stayed in school no matter what. Where do you think do you learn to be not shy? School. What i would reccommend to you is to go see some sort of councilor or someone like that. GOOD LUCK :)
I think you should join some club or association.


A lot of 16 year olds are just like you.


Join some choir, some postmark collectors club or a chess club.


It doesn't matter as long as you get to meet other people.
You're only 16 I really think you should go back to school. You have your whole life in front of you and it is very difficult theses days to get a job let alone trying to find one without a high school/college education. However, if you feel like you just can't do that please consider getting your GED which is a certificated certificate that can help you get a job and prosper in your future. I dont want you to think there's no one there for you and I understand it might be difficult to talk to your mother but if you need someone to talk to dont think that going to a psychologist is a bad thing it really isnt and they will help you feel a lot less stressed really trust me on this give it a try if you want .. and if you dont like it then dont go back its worth a shot!! many of my friends go to therapy and all of them have told me it really helped them see more clearly and logicallyly talkin to anyone about what worries you always helps.. I know it does for me. I can see this is really bothering you because you are asking for help and i dont want you to feel trapped! find someone to talk about this with and if you cant then you always have yourself. That is one person in your life that will never put u down :-) finding happiness in ones self is golden and you can help yourself and become more confident if you put yourself out there. dont be afraid of school or challenges because I know you can overcome them! I have confidence in you. Just because you came here on yahoo and asked this question lets me know its really bothering you and I dont want you ever to feel alone :-) High school can be hard and if its the grades that are challenging then ask for help teachers are willing to spend time with you never give up never! challenge yourself and you might just see that you have what it takes! I swear if you think positive even in the most negative of times. it really helps.. When your stressed calm yourself my listening to music or writing something for you or talk to someone! MAKE me proud come on what do you say! :-)