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. ☕💭
Every New Year, people around the world sit with shiny planners, colourful pens, and an energy level that could power an entire city. Resolutions are declared with dramatic flair—“This year, I will be calmer, sleep better, and finally master work–life balance!” But by mid-January, motivation slowly turns into negotiation. Suddenly, we’re saying things like, “Let... Continue Reading →
If burnout had a face, it would probably look like a tired parent hiding in the bathroom for five minutes of peace or an office employee pretending to type vigorously while actually scrolling through holiday packages they can’t afford. Burnout is the mind’s version of saying, “Okay, enough. I’m done. Reboot me or lose me.”Psychologically,... Continue Reading →
If happiness had a lab report, it would probably start with: “Observation: Humans chase happiness like kids chase ice cream trucks.” But the science of happiness isn’t about chasing anything—it’s about understanding how joy is wired into our brains, habits, and tiny everyday choices.Scientists say happiness is 50% genetic, 10% circumstance, and 40% what we... Continue Reading →
Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is the invisible Wi-Fi between your mind and your heart. When it works well, life feels smoother; when it glitches, even a simple “good morning” can turn into a full-blown argument. Daniel Goleman, in his famous book Emotional Intelligence, says, “If your emotional abilities aren’t in hand… then no matter how smart... Continue Reading →
Teenage brains are fascinating places.One minute they’re planning world domination, the next minute they’re stressed because someone said “K” instead of “Okay.”Welcome to the teenage brain—high-speed internet, unlimited tabs open, and absolutely no warning before the system hangs.Stress doesn’t knock politely on a teenager’s mind.It barges in, throws shoes everywhere, and starts rearranging the furniture.... Continue Reading →
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