Can't see the wood for the trees

Meaning:

• You are so concerned with details that the larger problem, situation or point is missed.
• You are unable to understand what is important in a situation because you are giving too much attention to details. 
• You are too close to a situation. You need to step back and get a little perspective.

Example sentence:

Jane can't often see the wood for the trees. Last night she was so concerned with what to wear for the party that she didn't even notice that her husband wasn't feeling well.




Now some questions for you to answer:

1. When was the last time you couldn't see the wood for the trees?
2. When can't people usually see the wood for the trees?
3. What do you have to do when you can't see the wood for the trees?
4. What would you say to somebody who can't see the wood for the trees?