Stuff you did today that you have never done in your life and is terribly overdue

[Charu]

For shyness, I don't know, just try going to public areas and start talking (when it's not awkward to do so of course). You'll be out of your shyness shell before you know it.

Also, if that's not an option. I'm assuming you're in a Skype group. Start some calls or get in calls so you can weed out of that shell.

Two cents right there.