I've been doing that! I go out for walks or to places like mcdonalds for coffee, so I don't have to talk to anyone but I'm also surrounded by people and get to push my comfort zone. Eye contact is something I avoid so I've been trying to do it with strangers, so once we break it I never have to see them again! It's a fun challenge.

I do have a problem with being my most authentic self. I feel trapped in this idea of what others think of me, and anytime I try to stray from it their comments put me back in my place. This is also something I've tried challenging myself with. I live with my family, and the other day I sang in the shower even though I've been too shy to since I was a kid. progress lol.

That could work, making videos without showing myself. But having to hide makes me feel like I don't deserve it or I'm being dishonest. And lol! yeah, I think working towards something used to be an excuse but recently I have been more self aware, and able to push myself without breaking (sometimes I go too far and it just sets me back) Recently I have written down goals I plan on working towards, so I'll add youtube channel to the list. Just make baby steps to get there. I'll start learning some basic video editing now to build confidence :)

I really appreciate you taking the time to respond, and the honestly lol, means a lot!