Nora Battelle

Multimedia Staff Writer at Thrive Global

Nora Battelle is a writer from New York City. Her work has been published on the Awl, the Hairpin, and the LARB blog, and she's written for podcast and film. At Swarthmore College, she studied English and French literature and graduated with Highest Honors. She's fascinated by language, culture, the internet, and all the small choices that can help us thrive.

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Well-Being//May 6, 2019

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle: The Psychological Reason Why Everyone’s So Happy About Their New Baby

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Well-Being//December 24, 2018

7 Top CEOs on the One Thing That Makes Their Mornings More Productive

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Well-Being//December 14, 2018

7 Celebs Reveal the Turning Points That Made Them Embrace Self-Love

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Wisdom//December 10, 2018

How to Be a Great Leader, According to 7 Political and Business Greats

Wisdom//December 10, 2018

What We Can Learn From 8 YouTube Stars Who Burned Out From Constant Connectivity

Well-Being//December 3, 2018

Hospitals Aren’t Set Up For Good Sleep, and It’s Hindering Your Recovery

Wisdom//November 30, 2018

9 Books that Helped Us Thrive In 2018

Well-Being//November 16, 2018

Prince William Says Social Media Makes Us Feel Lonely. Here’s What We Can Do About It.

Wisdom//November 16, 2018

This Mental Shift Can Improve Your Productivity, Especially On Boring Tasks

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Wisdom//November 16, 2018

Michelle Obama’s New Memoir, “Becoming,” Overflows With Wisdom About Relationships, Failure, and Living With Optimism

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Well-Being//November 15, 2018

Poor Sleep Is Even Worse for People with Chronic Stress, According To New Research

Well-Being//November 13, 2018

How Music Can Affect Your Mood, According to Psychological Research

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Wisdom//November 12, 2018

These Messages from California Fire Evacuees Are Tragic But Inspiring

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Wisdom//November 12, 2018

What We Can Learn About a Successful In-Law Relationship from Meghan Markle and Prince Charles

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Wisdom//November 9, 2018

Michelle Obama’s Secret Struggles Have a Lot to Teach Us About Happiness

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Wisdom//November 8, 2018

Zayn Malik Opens Up About Losing Friendships Due to Stress

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Wisdom//November 8, 2018

Emma Thompson and Princess Mary’s Latest Fashion Choices Have Major Implications

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Wisdom//November 7, 2018

Emmanuel Macron Is Reportedly Burning Out. Here’s Why That Matters.

PARIS, FRANCE - JANUARY 19: Timothee Chalamet attends the Berluti Menswear Fall/Winter 2018-2019 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on January 19, 2018 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)

Mindful Screening//November 2, 2018

Young Hollywood Speaks Out On Managing Social Media Use

Wisdom//November 2, 2018

Alexis Ohanian Has Some Wise Advice About Mistakes, and Science Backs Him Up

Wisdom//November 1, 2018

What Princess Leonor and Meghan Markle Can Teach Us About Stress-Free Public Speaking

Wisdom//November 1, 2018

What We Can Learn From This Japanese Princess’s Choice

Well-Being//October 31, 2018

Planning on Watching Scary Movies? Here’s What To Know About Nightmares

Wisdom//October 31, 2018

What We Can Learn From Prince Harry About Dealing With Childhood Grief

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