to worry about the stuff that matters

[MitchyInge]

. . . and only the stuff that matters, or are there some benefits to/from 'sweating the small stuff'?

I guess it depends on if the small stuff has potential to become something that matters. So maybe worrying about (and dealing with) the small stuff may prevent it from becoming "stuff that matters"... kind of a "stitch in time saves nine" thing

yes, looking at all this mess and laundry and unwashed dishes, I have to agree with you