a writer doing everything today 

... whenever the pile of important things that need to be done/ accomplished is big (*or seems to be big) - it makes each completion seem small. Perspective is our perception, which means it's ours to shape and control. (Not be controlled by it.) Faithfully to one's self, work your plan with thoroughness and consistency. Yes, of course, at times in our life, there's a lot, and it's all important, but things are getting done.