Do Better

Don't Talk too much 

Better shock absorbers

Play office politics Better 

Psalm 50

Make thankfulness your sacrifice to God, and keep the vows you made to the Most High. Then call on me when you are in trouble, and I will rescue you, and you will give me glory.”

Psalms 50:14‭-‬15 NLT

https://bible.com/bible/116/psa.50.14-15.NLT

Psalm 15

Who may worship in your sanctuary, Lord? Who may enter your presence on your holy hill? Those who lead blameless lives and do what is right, speaking the truth from sincere hearts. Those who refuse to gossip or harm their neighbors or speak evil of their friends. Those who despise flagrant sinners, and honor the faithful followers of the Lord, and keep their promises even when it hurts.

Psalms 15:1‭-‬4 NLT

https://bible.com/bible/116/psa.15.1-4.NLT

facing struggles with confidence

1. Fear of failure 

For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.

Philippians 4:13 NLT

https://bible.com/bible/116/php.4.13.NLT

2. Working for people 

Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people.

Colossians 3:23 NLT

https://bible.com/bible/116/col.3.23.NLT

3. Trust that the outcome will be all of what God wants it to be.

Yet God has made everything beautiful for its own time. He has planted eternity in the human heart, but even so, people cannot see the whole scope of God’s work from beginning to end.

Ecclesiastes 3:11 NLT

https://bible.com/bible/116/ecc.3.11.NLT

God works all things together for the good of those who love him and who are called according to His will.

“I don’t know where I am. I don’t know where I’m supposed to be. But God, take me where you want me to be.” 

Privacy

Things to keep private:

1. Your family problems 

2. Your relationship issues 

3. Your income or financial situation 

4. Your fears and weaknesses 

5. Dreams and goals 

6. Your personal secrets

7. Other people's secrets 

Cognitive Effects

Current literature suggests that people with high neuroticismTrusted Source and low conscientiousness Trusted Sourcemay be at increased risk for mild cognitive impairmentTrusted Source (MCI), dementiaTrusted Source, or death. The links between extraversion and cognitive impairment in studies were less consistent.

neuroticism — being anxious and worrisome

conscientiousness — being disciplined and organized

extraversion — being friendly and outgoing

agreeableness — being helpful and forgiving

openness — being curious and perceptive

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/2-personality-traits-associated-with-cognitive-decline-in-new-study#Implications-for-healthy-aging

pleasing your boss

If your boss is angry at you, don’t quit! A quiet spirit can overcome even great mistakes.

Ecclesiastes 10:4 NLT

https://bible.com/bible/116/ecc.10.4.NLT

Slaves must always obey their masters and do their best to please them. They must not talk back or steal, but must show themselves to be entirely trustworthy and good. Then they will make the teaching about God our Savior attractive in every way.

Titus 2:9‭-‬10 NLT

https://bible.com/bible/116/tit.2.9-10.NLT

Never make light of the king, even in your thoughts. And don’t make fun of the powerful, even in your own bedroom. For a little bird might deliver your message and tell them what you said.

Ecclesiastes 10:20 NLT

https://bible.com/bible/116/ecc.10.20.NLT

spiritual warfare

1. Diligently obey the voice of the Lord your God

2. Repent before you engage in battle

3. Know that God is on your side

4. War from a position of victory

5. Praise your way through

6. Take up your armor

7. Pray always and be watchful