Looking at a giant list of to-do’s in its entirety is naturally pretty paralyzing. Where do you start? What can wait? How do you get it all done? Well, it’s the same way you approach eating a giant sandwich or reading a book: bite by bite, word by word.

In the case of getting your home company ready for Thanksgiving (or otherwise), it’s all about zeroing in on one aspect of the house each day leading up to the moment your guests arrive. With this organizing method , all you need is just 20 minutes per zone and you'll be ready to go. Our Stress-Free Guide to Hosting Thanksgiving

Courtney Landry , home cleaning expert and product development director at Norwex

Regina Lark , PsyD, psychologist and professional organizing expert

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