(my opinion/methods)
/not meant to be a rule for anyone/
I look at mixing like a 2 stage process.

Premix:
EQ is OK but not much else.
Get the bass/drums working together.
Mix in rhythm section with emphasis on rhythm section
^ I say that because at this point I can likely go back and re-EQ bass/drums to fit again.
Take a break.

Mix in other parts using same rules.

Main Mix:
Add a Room EQ in an AUX slot
Readjust the effect(s) and the tracks to fit.

Start working my way through each track, defining them individually. This is *usually* done in the same order (drums,bass,rhythm,leads) but may vary depending on the piece. If it is mainly a vocal solo/piano piece obviously those take priority.

Take a break.

Go back and tinker with Room EQ and then tracks, and then envelopes, and then tracks and then .. seemingly forever.
Eventually call it done (for now)
Revisit a week later and adjust.

To me an important step: revisit again when you notice something.

I still remix stuff for CD's that are long out of production ..
I hear things I've done and think 'this would improve that' .. so I go back and do it over for the experience.
Never stop mixing = never stop getting better at it.

I do not work here, but the benefits are still awesome
Make your sound your own!