I need to work with my chakras but where do I even start?

I completely understand why you are confused so much. But you got to know that you are not the only one. The easiest way to work with chakras is to follow a simple path : cleanse - balance - align and activate; which is usually done from the root chakra. When we cleanse ourselves, we get rid of the heavy energy in the chakras first. Then balancing the chakras helps to make the energy flow smoothly again. After that aligning the chakras brings all the chakras into harmony, with each other.. Finally activating it comes last which gives energy to the chakras that are already stable. For beginners, a chakra balancing meditation is ideal. It keeps you grounded and prevents energetic overwhelm. Trust the slow, consistent practice, it matters more than perfection, and if you ever explore spiritual teachers, choose those who emphasize grounding and integration