Move over spring cleaning. Fall organization may have an even bigger impact on mindset, stress levels and happiness.

Kim Salisbury is a personal organizer and the creator of Home Method Co. She says a lot of people get a burst of energy when the cooler weather starts. She recommends using that energy to get your house ready before the holiday season.

Want to thrive instead of survive the holidays? The key is getting the holiday to-do's done now, not later.

"I always say to try to get as much done as you can in October and November before Thanksgiving. Make a list of everything that you need to do before the holidays," advises Salisbury. 

The holidays are stressful because of all the extra demands on your time. Those opportunities should be fun. Don't resent them. Just prep for them.

Take our Fall Organization Challenge and give yourself the gift of decompression!

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