There's nothing like it

The wicked flee when no one pursues… – Proverbs 28.1

That’s what a guilty conscience does to you -- makes you feel guilty all the time.  It makes you feel guilty even in areas where you’re not.  Which is exactly how it’s supposed to work so you’ll do something about it.

…but the righteous are bold as a lion. – Proverbs 28.1

A clear conscience has power beyond your own ability to just plow thru despite your guilty conscience.  It liberates you.  A clear conscience gives you a sense of freedom and joy that, just like the guilty conscience, carries over to everything you do.