Welcome to Sharon’s Read and Reflect — a cozy corner for curious minds and wandering thoughts! ✨ I’m Sharon Clara Fernandes, someone who believes reading adds wings to the mind and writing gives it a voice. 📚 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 — and I’m learning right along with you! So grab a cup of coffee, sit back, and let’s journey through words together. ☕💭
Let’s face it — life today feels like a never-ending episode of “Who Wants to Be Stressed for No Reason?”From juggling deadlines, kids, family, and phones that refuse to stop buzzing, we’ve somehow normalized exhaustion as an achievement. We sip our morning coffee like it’s liquid hope and still wonder why peace feels like an... Continue Reading →
Have you ever replayed an argument in your head so many times that it deserves an Oscar nomination? You know, that imaginary courtroom inside your mind where you’re both the lawyer and the judge—winning every time. Yet somehow, despite your repeated victories, you still feel heavy. Why? Because grudges are like emotional dumbbells—you think you’re... Continue Reading →
There’s a tiny gym inside your mind,With treadmills of dreams you’ve yet to find.Weights of worry stacked so high,And mirrors reflecting your why.Motivation’s not some sparkly guest,It skips the lazy, tests the rest.It snoozes when you sit and wait,But wakes when effort lifts its weight.Each “I’ll do it later” is a skipped rep done,Each “let’s... Continue Reading →
Have you ever woken up, stared at your to-do list, and thought, “Maybe I’ll just start tomorrow?” Don’t worry — you’re not lazy. You’re just out of shape… mentally. Because here’s the truth nobody told us in school: motivation isn’t magic — it’s a muscle. And just like your abs (that you swear you’ll find... Continue Reading →
Have you ever waited for the perfect time to start something — when your desk is clean, your mind is calm, your confidence is high, and Mercury is not in retrograde?If yes, congratulations — you’ve officially joined the world’s largest invisible club: The Perfectionist Procrastinators Society. Don’t worry, membership is free… and lifelong, unless you... Continue Reading →
When the city hum fades to a whispering breeze,And worries melt under swaying trees,The sky wears smiles in shades of blue,And time decides—“I’ll slow down too.”A squirrel holds meetings on mango trees,While butterflies gossip with honeybees,A brook hums tunes with no degree,Yet sings of joy far better than we.Shoes feel shy; they slip away,As toes... Continue Reading →
Have you ever stared at your laptop screen wondering — “Is this spreadsheet slowly stealing my soul?”Or maybe caught yourself replying to office emails while half-asleep, accidentally ending a message to your mom with “Warm regards.”If yes, congratulations — you’re officially a working professional. That rare breed of human who can survive back-to-back meetings, juggle... Continue Reading →
Ever wonder what your child will remember most about their childhood?It probably won’t be the expensive toys or the picture-perfect birthday party. It might just be the time you let them stay up five extra minutes to chase fireflies… or when you wore mismatched socks just to match theirs.They say children don’t remember their best... Continue Reading →
Describe one positive change you have made in your life. There was a time when my home resembled a souvenir shop after a tornado—too many things with too little meaning. The drawer I feared most? The “Just in case” drawer. Just in case I lose one earring. Just in case I need ten pens that... Continue Reading →
What strategies do you use to cope with negative feelings? Negative feelings are like uninvited guests at a party—they show up unannounced, refuse to leave, and sometimes even eat all the cake. But instead of letting them ruin the fun, why not learn to dance with them?A friend once told me, “After every night, there... Continue Reading →
What activities do you lose yourself in? They say time flies when you're having fun. But have you ever been so engrossed in something that time doesn’t just fly—it disappears? That’s the magic of losing yourself in an activity you love.For me, three things do the trick: reading, writing, and my latest obsession—designing posters. Each... Continue Reading →
Ash Wednesday arrives like that one strict teacher from school—reminding us to behave, reflect, and straighten up our act. It’s the official start of Lent, a season of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. But let’s be honest: while some people take it super seriously, others just try to survive without chocolate or coffee for 40 days... Continue Reading →
What is your favorite drink? If you ask me how many cups of coffee I drink a day, the answer is simple—until my mom shouts. That’s the universal caffeine limit, isn’t it?Coffee has been my first love, my wake-up call, my liquid motivation. “Behind every successful person is a substantial amount of coffee,” and I... Continue Reading →
Have you ever wondered why some people seem to have razor-sharp memory, quick wit, and an almost superhuman ability to solve problems? Is it pure luck, or are they secretly feeding their brains a magic potion? The truth is, just like our bodies, our brains need exercise too! We spend a fortune on skincare, gym... Continue Reading →
Are there any activities or hobbies you've outgrown or lost interest in over time? They say hobbies shape our personality, filling the gaps life often leaves behind. As a child, I was a collector of memories—quite literally! Stamps, coins, books, and words found a place in my tiny world. I had a stamp collection so... Continue Reading →
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