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. ☕💭
Invent a holiday! Explain how and why everyone should celebrate. Picture this: a holiday where the ultimate goal isn’t productivity, errands, or kid-wrangling—it’s purely me-time. Yes, you heard that right! Self-Care Day is all about pressing “pause” on life, especially for those superhero moms balancing work, family, and a thousand tiny disasters every day. They... Continue Reading →
What are your favorite websites? Every morning, I dive into a digital adventure, beginning with my faithful guide, Google. From "how to boil eggs" to "how to understand the stock market" (or more realistically, how not to), Google has it all covered. Yet somehow, despite endless searches, I still don’t know how to fold a... Continue Reading →
In our fast-paced world, where the pursuit of perfection often overshadows the journey itself, it's essential to pause and reflect on what truly brings us joy and fulfillment. One effective way to find balance in life is by embracing Japanese philosophies, which offer profound insights into living meaningfully. After explaining Ikigai and Kaizen to my... Continue Reading →
What's something you believe everyone should know. Perhaps it’s the power of patience, the value of humility, or the beauty of empathy. Life is full of interconnected lessons, and sometimes, it takes a funny little story to remind us of the things that really matter. Here’s one about a little girl who thought she knew... Continue Reading →
In our fast-paced world, the relentless pursuit of perfection often clouds our vision of what truly brings us joy. It’s all too easy to get swept up in daily responsibilities, leaving little time for self-reflection. Recently, I noticed my daughter feeling a bit demotivated, which reminded me to revisit some of the wisdom that has... Continue Reading →
In the journey of life, we encounter three distinct types of people, each defining their own destiny through their choices and actions. Have you ever found yourself wondering why some people seem to effortlessly achieve their dreams while others remain stuck in routine? Or why some individuals spark enthusiasm but never follow through, while a... Continue Reading →
What are you most proud of in your life? Life, with all its ups and downs, can sometimes feel like an endless rollercoaster. Yet, through it all, one thing remains clear: our attitude shapes our experience. For me, there's one particular quality I take pride in—my positive attitude. It’s not easy, but it’s something I... Continue Reading →
What have you been working on? Patience. The word itself sounds like a soothing cup of tea, doesn’t it? But anyone who's been in the trenches of marriage and parenthood knows better. It’s less about sitting peacefully on a lotus flower and more about dodging Legos while trying to explain to your toddler why “no”... Continue Reading →
What’s something most people don’t know about you? You know, it’s funny how people perceive you when they first meet you. I’ve been told that I give off an “attitude vibe,” as if I’m floating on an imaginary cloud of self-importance.The feedback about my alleged “attitude” has come from several people over the years. The... Continue Reading →
When you think of the word "successful," who's the first person that comes to mind and why? Success—a vast concept and an incredibly beautiful feeling. For me, the journey toward success holds more value than the end result itself. It's in the "never give up" attitude that real growth happens. There are days when I... Continue Reading →
"Start where you are, use what you have, and build the habits that will lead you to where you want to be." Every morning, make your bed. Put on something elegant to wear. Give someone a compliment on a trait you find admirable. List three things for which you are grateful. Write fifty words on... Continue Reading →
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