Welcome to Sharonâs Read and Reflect â a cozy corner for curious minds and wandering thoughts! ⨠Iâm Sharon Clara Fernandes, someone who believes reading adds wings to the mind and writing gives it a voice. đ Here, I pour my thoughts, a dash of humor, and a sprinkle of reflection into every piece I write. The more we read, the more we grow â and Iâm learning right along with you! So grab a cup of coffee, sit back, and letâs journey through words together. âđ
We live in an era where âIâm just being honestâ has become the most fashionable excuse for emotional bulldozing. Say whatever comes to your mind, toss it into the air, and if it hurts someoneâwell, thatâs their problem. After all, honesty is the best policy⌠right?Maybe.But only when honesty is dressed in empathy.Communication is not... Continue Reading →
Once upon a time đ, a family sat together on a sofaâeach member deeply engrossed in their own screen. The room was full, yet oddly silent. If walls could talk, theyâd probably clear their throat and say, âExcuse me⌠remember conversation?âInterpersonal communicationâthe ancient skill of talking, listening, nodding, misunderstanding, clarifying, laughing, and sometimes apologizingâis the... Continue Reading →
Life rarely changes because of giant, dramatic decisions. It changes because of the invisible, almost laughably small things we do every day.Like tiny hinges that move giant doors, these micro habits hold surprising power. âSmall steps done consistently create the loudest transformations.â Here are ten unique micro habits that can quietly (and sometimes comically) upgrade... Continue Reading →
If life were a movie, most of us wait for that dramatic background music â a big turning point, a life-changing speech, or some magical overnight transformation.But in reality?Life changes when nobody is watching.Life changes in slippers, with messy hair, unfinished to-do lists, and the last sip of cold tea.Small habits are like silent ninjas.They... Continue Reading →
Ever met someone who walks into a room and makes everyone notice â not because of their clothes, not because of their words, but because of the quiet aura that says, âIâve got this.â And you think, âWow, lucky them⌠born confident.âLetâs pause right there. Nobody is born confident. Babies donât come out giving TED... Continue Reading →
Have you ever woken up, stared at your to-do list, and thought, âMaybe Iâll just start tomorrow?â Donât worry â youâre not lazy. Youâre just out of shape⌠mentally. Because hereâs the truth nobody told us in school: motivation isnât magic â itâs a muscle. And just like your abs (that you swear youâll find... Continue Reading →
If you were forced to wear one outfit over and over again, what would it be? First of all, letâs set the record straightânobody can force me to wear anything. Not even fashion police or that overly opinionated aunty at weddings who thinks my wardrobe needs divine intervention. But if the world suddenly turned into... Continue Reading →
Who was your most influential teacher? Why? They say, "Life is the best teacher; it gives you the test first and the lesson later." Indeed, every dawn brings a fresh lesson, whether through unexpected challenges or quiet realizations. But my classroom isn't limited to life's unpredictabilitiesâmy children, with their boundless curiosity and tantrums, are profound... Continue Reading →
What is one word that describes you? Life is a rollercoaster, and I am the rider who clutches the safety bar at the dips yet throws my hands up and laughs at the peaks. If I had to choose one word to define myself, it would be resilientâthe art of adapting, bouncing back, and finding... Continue Reading →
Who is the most confident person you know? Confidence is a funny thingâitâs not a one-size-fits-all trait. Itâs situational, ever-changing, and often unpredictable. A person who commands a boardroom with ease may fumble when faced with a room full of toddlers. A fearless traveler may hesitate when making a life-changing decision. âConfidence is not âthey... Continue Reading →
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