You have a lot to do, and it's not always organized in the best ways, especially when your company is new and growing rapidly. This is compounded by the "hats" you have to wear.
Sort it by category
Creating one long list can be difficult to stay organized, so instead make several lists. Perhaps you have a "personal" or "family" list. Maybe one for "school" and a few different ones for work like "Boss requests" or "misc"
Prioritize your tasks. Whether you re-sort the list, put numbers or stars next to items, or simply mentally prioritize, it's important to do the most important things first. If you're only able to accomplish a few things on your list at a time, you want to make sure it's the important stuff.
Track what's been done
As you mark things off your list you will find a sense of satisfaction as well as know what you've accomplished. This is especially important if your boss comes to ask "what have you been up to this week?" Rather than stutter and try and remember, you could simply show the list.
Proactively report progress. Whether daily or weekly, every boss loves a status report. "Here's what I've done today" followed by what you plan to accomplish tomorrow. It's an easy way to get recognition, feedback on progress, and ensure your prioritization is accurate.
Never forget something important. There's nothing more embarrassing than having your boss say "Did you get that project done I asked for last week?" and realizing you forgot the entire thing. As soon as someone asks you to do something, add it to your list in the proper category. It may not "make the cut" as you prioritize, but at least you'll be aware of it.
Other lists you might create:
-Gift list
-Wish list
-Aspirations list
-Bucket list
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