The Anxiety You Never Meant to Pass On
Christan Mercurio Christan Mercurio

The Anxiety You Never Meant to Pass On

You noticed your kid hesitating at the party door, needing to know every detail before school, melting down over a small change in plans. And it felt familiar. Here's how anxiety actually passes between parents and children and why the work starts with you.

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Am I Burnt Out or Just Bad at My Job? How to Tell the Difference
Burnout & Work Stress Christan Mercurio Burnout & Work Stress Christan Mercurio

Am I Burnt Out or Just Bad at My Job? How to Tell the Difference

Work that used to feel manageable now feels exhausting. You’re making mistakes you wouldn’t have made before, and every piece of feedback feels like proof that you’re failing. The question keeping you up at night isn’t just “Am I burnt out?”—it’s “Am I bad at my job?”
This article explains why burnout can make capable people feel incompetent, how chronic stress affects your brain and performance, and how to tell the difference between burnout and real skill gaps—without blaming yourself.

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