Too much of a good thing?

I have this problem...when I get too overwhelmed with something, it results in me not being able to do anything at all. For example, if the entire house needs cleaning, I don't know where to start and nothing ends up getting done. My husband always advises me to pick one thing, start with that, and to not even think about the other things until I'm done. Then pick one more thing, etc. Before you know it - voila! Your chores are done. Unfortunately, this isn't how my brain works. I think of everything at once and get distracted. Things will end up half-finished as I rush off to do something else. Or I'll just give up altogether.

Unfortunately, this goes for my creative work as well. Normally, having a plethora of ideas is fantastic. It's soooo much better than being stuck in a rut or feeling uninspired. But, right now, I have too much on my plate. There are simply too many ideas that I want to work on. I don't even know where to start, so I haven't been doing anything lately.

Here is what's going on: I have two paintings that I started last year that really need to be finished. One was part of a series of "grownup" artwork I wanted to start. They're fairy-tale and mythology based, but more serious. They are definitely not to be grouped with my children's illustration. The other is a painting of my grandparents that was supposed to be a gift for my dad...last summer. I'm the worst. I know that painting should be priority. I know it. But I was halfway through the painting when my grandmother passed away. This spring is the one year anniversary of her death, and it's almost too hard for me to go back to it.

Aside from that, my brain is bubbling over with ideas for other really fun projects that I'm anxious (and inspired!) to start. I was thinking about starting a second Etsy shop for more mature artwork (I even have a couple projects in mind). I had plans to make stuffed animals and donate the proceeds to charity. I'm dying to apply to an ATC group and start trying my hand at those. I have half-finished bumble bees I want to finish painting and post on the Etsy shop I already have. Also, my best friend (who is a musician) has been bugging me to design a cover for his album. On top of all this, I have homework to think about. And my biggest excuse not to do anything is that my studio desperately needs to get cleaned and organized. I simply can't work in there as-is. I feel like I'm holding a giant jumble of yarn, and I can't find the end. So...I've been procrastinating.

If any of you guys can see through my mess easier than I can, please help! Go ahead - feel free to prioritise for me. Tell me what I should get done first. I could use a good kick in the pants. If you're really good at organizing, I'd welcome some advice. I promise I'll take it. (o: