Welcome to Sharonās Read and Reflect ā a cozy corner for curious minds and wandering thoughts! āØ Iām Sharon Clara Fernandes, someone who believes reading adds wings to the mind and writing gives it a voice. š 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 ā and Iām learning right along with you! So grab a cup of coffee, sit back, and letās journey through words together. āš
They say real battles are fought silently in the mind, and honestly, thatās where most of us lose before the match even begins. The āFixed vs Growth Mindsetā debate is less like a psychology lesson and more like having two neighbours living rent-free inside your headāone constantly complaining and the other rearranging furniture at midnight... Continue Reading →
I set my boundaries like I set my goalsāclear and clean,Not everyone gets a backstage pass to what I mean.My yes is intentional, my no is calm and kind,I donāt owe the world access to my peace of mind.I smile without guilt, I pause without fear,Not every demand deserves my āright here.āIāve learned that silence... Continue Reading →
We grow up believing applause comes from outside ā from parents who say āwell done,ā teachers who draw a star, friends who cheer, bosses who approve.But somewhere between childhood trophies and adult responsibilities, we forget a simple truth: Sometimes the world is too busy to notice your brilliance ā clap anyway. People wonāt always see... Continue Reading →
Negativity is like that uninvited guest who arrives early, stays late, and finishes all your snacks.You canāt always kick it outā¦ but you can learn to outsmart it.Here are 10 never-heard-before, slightly quirky, totally practical ways to flip negativity into positivity ā the kind that makes your mind say, āAhh, finally!ā 1. Treat Negativity Like... Continue Reading →
Have you ever noticed how we humans behave like our phones?We come with default settings, and unless we manually go into the āSettings ā Life ā Upgrade,ā we keep running on the same old version. The funniest part? We fear the updateā¦ even though weāre the ones who created half the limitations weāre stuck with!āThe... Continue Reading →
I feel things are going good, oh what a pleasant scare,Like calm before a toddlerās tantrum ā peace too rare!I smile at joy, then squint ā āWait, whatās the catch?āHappiness feels borrowed, like socks that donāt quite match.All things slip like sand from hand, thatās lifeās grand show,You tighten your grip ā whoosh! there it... Continue Reading →
If life were a movie, it would definitely fall under the unpredictable drama-comedy category ā with surprise plot twists, random guest appearances, and moments that make you laugh, cry, and question your snack choices. One day youāre dancing in the rain, and the next, youāre Googling, āWhy is everything happening to me?āBut hereās the truth... Continue Reading →
Have you ever watched a toddler learning to walk? They fall, bump into the sofa, trip over air (yes, air!), yet somehow keep going with the determination of a tiny superhero. Now imagine if adults had that same energy every time life knocked them down. Weād all be unstoppable!That, my friend, is the power of... Continue Reading →
Ever felt mentally exhausted despite doing ānothingā? Like your brain is running the Delhi Marathon while your bodyās just lying on the sofa watching Koffee with Karan reruns? You're not aloneāmental health isn't just about avoiding breakdowns; it's about building daily habits that help you thrive, not just survive.We do yoga for the body, but... Continue Reading →
Have you ever found yourself at a crossroads, wondering whether to take the well-trodden path of comfort or to venture into the unknown? Picture this: one route promises ease and immediate rewards, while the other dares you to face challenges that redefine your very essence. Many are drawn to the familiar, lured by the allure... Continue Reading →
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