All good suggestions, Aries, and I do the same myself, sometimes making lists, and checking them off as I complete or accomplish them.
Sometimes I get nothing done, but have learned not to beat myself up over this. Last week I returned to my teaching job for the year. My house turned into a cyclone site, but I just told myself, "Just get to work and do your job," and don't worry about anything else. Sometimes you have to do that!
Love
Patty