Why can't I see my own success?

Productivity dysmorphia sits at the intersection of burnout, imposter syndrome and anxiety

Illustration: Léo Hamelin

A few years ago, I wrote a front-page story for the New York Times.

I spent a lot of time coming up with reasons to minimise the achievement. It was a shared byline; the story was assigned to me rather than my own idea; my contribution was minimal compared to the lead reporter’s.

This inability to see my own success has continue…