I often get so focused on big projects and urgent deadlines, that I let the little things go — like sorting the mail, emptying the dishrack, sewing buttons back on, etc.  I always think, "That won't take long.  I'll do it when I get a minute."  Of course, the minute never comes.

There's something to be said for scheduling an afternoon or evening to attack all those little things.  Keep a list — on paper or in your phone.  Then, go through the list one thing at a time.  If each thing takes 5-10 minutes, in one three hour session, you can easily check off more than 20 tasks.

Then you should treat yourself to ice cream!