Don't know how to make a move

Hello I shall explain my situation and then my problem and how I have tried to solve it! any help would greatly appreciated! First off I am college student. I met this friend over summer and I thought we instantly clicked atleast as friends. and college started we have had a couple times when we had lunch and we kept constantly in contact like once a week minimum. We had similar likings in TV's shows and stuff. And we are in the same major. But as I started getting to know more I started liking her. And also I have never a dated a girl and this time I want to get her. So I started reading upon dating tips and social skills in general. I came up with this analysis of myself. I noticed that I do not have much self confidence of myself, as in sometimes I tend say somethings that is negative about myself. My eye contact is bad. And lastly whenever I met her friend's I was/am a bit awkward. So my solution was to start talking positive about myself and make sure I have contact. Also this in general not just with this girl. Now coming back to the girl, we used to talk a lot but recently in a couple we have rarely talked much and I am feeling like she is ignoring me. That is from the texts/ Facebook messages I have received. Past few times I am the one who has started the conversation and she one that has abruptly stopped texting. And I know she has been busy. Yet I just am I doing anything wrong? And is there anything I can improve on? The main reason I want to have good social skills in general more than anything. Thanks and any help would be greatly appreciated

Jay your friend can only know how you feel about her if you translate your actions into words otherwise you'll be stuck in the friend zone no matter the eye contact or optimism. Before you do that you must first make sure your friend isn't involved with someone else then is she isn't take her out to some place you're both comfortable and let her know just how much you like her. Don't be afraid of rejection, I'll give you an analogy- the lion is a predator in the savannah and has to hunt for survival sometimes it make a kill and sometimes it doesn't but when it misses it only gets more determined, that's why it's called the king of the savannah. even if she rejects you it shouldn't take a beating on your confidence people have varying ideals so it won't necessarily mean there's something bad about you. One more thing Jay stay positive no matter the outcome.

thanks Michaela! I will that is my mind and I shall take action! I have to try!