Nora Battelle

Multimedia Staff Writer at Thrive
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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.

Latest from Nora Battelle

This One Small Change Can Improve Your Cognitive Function

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How Michael Bublé’s Son’s Illness Made Him Rethink His Career and His Life

How to Handle the Stress of a Bad Boss

If You’re Using These Words Online, You Might Be Depressed

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