Whatever isn't important is excess baggage. We need to wisely balance our time and energy. Our burdens include troubles and worries, responsibilities and obligations. If our priorities are distorted, we need to free ourselves of distractions and put God back at the center of our commitments. If we have debilitating problems that just won't go away, we need to seek competent help to free ourselves of them.
Vigilance is crucial.
Be self-controlled and alert. The Bible alerts us to the pitfalls and perils common to the Christian journey. Be attentive to them. Don't allow yourself to blunder into dangerous situations. Seek wise counsel.