Co-founder of furniture brand Sundays shares work-life survival tricks

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What works today, in terms of self-care rituals, may not work 12 months from now, Samieian says. But he has discovered that deep down she is an introvert. An introvert with a large family who plays a leadership role at work – lots of “people time.”

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“I really feel the need to take time alone, so I do it in different ways. When it’s nicer, in the summer, I try to go for a walk before the kids wake up, early in the morning, at 5:30 or 6 am. Sometimes, I am alone with my thoughts; other times, I put on music or a podcast or something,” she says.

If you can’t walk, you will take a “coffee time to stay” between dropping off daycare and getting to the office. Instead of taking your coffee to go, you enjoy it at the coffee shop. Even if it’s just for 10 minutes, this is a little ritual that she savors.

“These moments don’t have to be long, but they do have to be intentional. It gives me a burst of energy and I arrive at the office in the right frame of mind.” Taking a break from her personal Instagram and making sure she has time outdoors has helped her focus more, Samieian says.

Gratitude

Practicing gratitude may seem a little cliché, but there is some truth to it. Samieian says out loud that she is “lucky” to have child care and family support to juggle work and raising children. She is honest about the fact that she often feels like she has dropped the ball somewhere. It may be the time she spends alone with her children, work commitments, not getting enough exercise or not seeing friends.

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Nailing the imperfect balance

Eliminating blame is a good idea, Samieian says.

“The less guilt I feel and the more I accept the imperfect balance that life with four kids under eight and multiple businesses will be chaotic… the better I feel.”

red is better

Color is something that makes her feel good, Samieian says. And on Sundays they take on more color.

“One of my favorite collections right now is called in the loop, and it’s this really beautiful woven tapestry collection. “I recently bought the stool for our bedroom and it is under one of my favorite paintings.” This corner of your house really “brings joy.”

They have also used color for their hug the chair, says Samieian: “Red is really having its moment. In fashion and furniture. This is a beautiful shade called Harvest.”

Having fun outdoors

Sundays has expanded its outdoor collection quite a bit, says Samieian. Is Stir It Up Bar Cart It is made of teak and can be used indoors and outdoors.

Teak is a good material for outdoor use and you can remove the tray for transport or roll the cart on wheels.

“It’s all about those multifunctional pieces, and we’re big fans of multifunctional: getting the most out of your pieces,” he says.

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