
Nora Ariana
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Empowering through stories and sound igniting purpose, sparking growth, and awakening the power within.
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How to Learn 5,000 Words (and More) Without Flashcards
Flashcards are one of the most commonly heard and widely used strategies for learning vocabulary. They’re often recommended for a reason — spaced repetition is highly effective for memory consolidation. But they’re not the only way to build a large and lasting vocabulary.
By Nora Ariana8 months ago in Education
What Motherhood Taught Me About Productivity, Language Learning, and Life
This piece is more reflective than my usual, science-oriented writing. Today, I want to share the deeper truths that motherhood has taught me about productivity, language learning, and what truly matters in life.
By Nora Ariana8 months ago in Education
Unlock the Shadows: What You Need to Know About Vocal’s Horror Story Prompt Challenge
For writers who have a taste for the macabre, the eerie, and the psychologically unsettling, opportunities to showcase their talent don’t often come knocking. But when they do, they arrive cloaked in mystery, dripping with suspense, and beckoning the brave to test the limits of their imagination.
By Nora Ariana8 months ago in Horror
Love that survives without clarity
There have been many moments when I’ve asked God to intervene in difficult situations and noticed a pattern in how I respond while waiting. Probably something we’ve all experienced at one point: either I become desperate, willing to sacrifice anything just to get an answer to what I’m praying for, or I do absolutely nothing — calling it ‘trust’ when in reality, I’m just stuck, scared, and unsure, waiting for perfect clarity before taking even the smallest step.
By Nora Ariana8 months ago in Motivation
The Chicken We Eat. Top Story - May 2025.
It’s Tuesday again, which is wild because it was just Tuesday the other day. Tuesdays entail eating dinner at an impossible speed so my husband and I can race both kids off to their overpriced dance classes where they learn a routine they then perform for one whole minute to an auditorium of hostages at the end-of-year dance show.
By Nora Ariana8 months ago in Humor












