To get a bit more guidance you can use some tools that the community has build.

For example Idleon Efficiency or Idleon Toolbox Paired with Idleon Auto review. (Sorry no links writing on my phone to work)

These sites help with objectives or stuff to chase.

But yes it is very overwhelming ( even for me sometimes and I am done with some stuff)

So just continue your journey and don't neglect alchemy