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. ☕💭
What does it truly mean to be a good person? In a world where kindness is sometimes mistaken for weakness and boundaries are labelled selfishness, discover the art of being compassionate without losing yourself. Explore 10 simple ways to become a better person, protect your mental peace, respect boundaries, and learn that you don't need everyone's approval to be proud of who you are.
Ever felt mentally exhausted, overwhelmed by responsibilities, or stuck between unfinished dreams and everyday demands? Explore the quiet struggle of mental fog, the beauty of slowing down, and the gentle power of finding stillness, embracing self-care, and beginning again.
Are you a lifelong learner? Before anyone asks what I do for a living, I hope they ask me something far more interesting: "Are you a lifelong learner?" My answer arrives before the question is finished—Yes. Without a doubt.Learning has never felt like homework to me. It feels like opening a window in a room... Continue Reading →
There’s a tiny, overenthusiastic security guard living inside your head. No uniform, no badge—just a whistle, a flashlight, and a dramatic flair for overreaction. The moment something feels off, this guard doesn’t politely knock—oh no—it kicks the door open.“Alert! Alert! Something is wrong!” it shouts, even if the “wrong” is just someone cutting you in... Continue Reading →
They say real battles are fought silently in the mind, and honestly, that’s where most of us lose before the match even begins. The “Fixed vs Growth Mindset” debate is less like a psychology lesson and more like having two neighbours living rent-free inside your head—one constantly complaining and the other rearranging furniture at midnight... Continue Reading →
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 love is a warm hug, emotional boundaries are the cozy sweater that keeps that hug from turning into a chokehold. We often assume boundaries are fences built for strangers, but the truth is: we need the strongest boundaries with the people we love the most. Why? Because closeness without clarity becomes chaos.As the writer... 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 →
Have you ever noticed how humans behave like that one WiFi signal—strong when no one needs us, and conveniently weak when it’s time for something important? That, my friend, is self-sabotage: our brain’s dramatic way of tripping us just before the finish line.We know what we should do. We know what will help us grow.... Continue Reading →
New year knocks with glittered shoes,Carrying planners, goals, and grand debut cues.Resolutions line up, well-dressed, tall,“New me, new habits, I’ll do it all!”Gym shoes whisper from dusty shelves,Journals promise reinvented selves.Monday smiles, January swears,“This time I’ll change, I’m fully prepared.”But life chuckles softly, stirring its tea,“Dear heart, why wait for a calendar key?”You don’t need... Continue Reading →
