It’s official—I hit 10K followers on Instagram on the same day as I celebrated ten years since my thyroid cancer diagnosis. If you’ve been following along since the beginning, I started this site after being diagnosed with papillary thyroid carcinoma…
How Reconnecting With My Passion Helped Me Grow
When I started blogging in 2014, my goal was to create a supportive community of like-minded individuals in the cancer space. I was a recent thyroid cancer survivor at the time who was looking for a creative outlet and a…
Welcome to the new Living in Steil!
I’m excited to share the new look of Living in Steil with you! After eight years of blogging and one very long hiatus later, it was time to give this space a little upgrade. If you’re a new reader around…
My 2021 Goals
It’s fair to say that for most, a lot of things were put on hold (or went by the wayside altogether) in 2020, both personally and professionally. While I’m not one to set a ton of goals, intentions, or resolutions…
The Art of Balance
They say life is all about balance, right? Many of us today are juggling a multitude of daily things—a full-time job, school, a side-hustle, caregiving, children—and the list goes on from there. So how does one balance their priorities and…
Living in Steil Turns 6!
It’s hard to believe that just six years ago I was sitting on my couch on Valentine’s Day, ready to take the plunge and start Living in Steil (which, for those who may be new around here, is pronounced ‘style’)….
Best Nine of 2019
The time between Christmas and the new year always seems like an opportunity for reflection, doesn’t it? As we begin to close out 2019—and the decade—I sat down to recap the past 365 days. It’s been another exciting year of…
From Follower to Friend IRL
One of the highlights for me as a blogger has been getting to meet new people. I love connecting with other fellow wellness warriors, bloggers, and entrepreneurs online, but it is even better when I get to meet them #IRL…
Living in Steil Turns 5!
I had been toying with the idea of starting a blog for a while before I actually got started. I would read countless blogs a day and think, “wouldn’t it be great to start my own blog?” But my vision…
Why You Should Take A Blogging Break
Ever wonder how bloggers push out great content day after day and week after week? While it might look easy, it certainly is not. It takes planning, creativity, and let’s be honest, lots of blog-worthy activities on your social calendar…
5 Things I’m Looking Forward To
If you’ve been following me on Instagram Stories, you may have seen that we have been getting more than out fair share of snow on the East Coast. Mother Nature may have forgotten that it is spring, but we all…
Monday Mantra: Inspiration from Instagram
I’ve heard a lot about the comparison game when it comes to blogging and social media. When you’re going through various platforms and you start scrolling through all of the gorgeous images of houses, places, and things, you may start…
