Air Traffic Control Fully Certified
Air Traffic Control Time Certified In Pos 1 (yrs) 4
Distraction; Situational Awareness
ATC Issue All Types; Airspace Violation All Types; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Clearance
Human Factors
I issued an incorrect altitude to Aircraft X on a crossing restriction. (A point-out to Sector X; was approved descending to FL250.) I cleared Aircraft X to cross ZZZZZ at FL230. The pilot readback FL230 correctly. FL230 is not in my area of jurisdiction. I did; however; type the intended altitude of FL250 into the data block; and subsequently made a handoff to the Sector Y. The receiving controller at Sector Y alerted me of the error when the pilot checked in vacating FL250 for FL230. Separation was not lost with any surrounding aircraft. However; this did cause a violation of airspace with Sector Z; whose area of jurisdiction is FL230 and below. I cannot recall issuing the incorrect altitude. Traffic was light and not complex. Although I felt rested and capably; my focus was obviously not where it should have been. I do not remember being distracted. But; there were conversations about the current state of affairs regarding the government shutdown; lack of funding; and potential resolutions and/or outcomes. Consciously and subconsciously; I have been very concerned about my personal financial situation since the start of the shutdown. With each passing day my worries grow and fears fester. My sleep patterns have become increasingly intermittent despite proper fatigue mitigation techniques. I feel extremely exhausted and stressed by this situation. I worry for the health and safety of my wife and children. I wonder how am I going to support my family as my financial savings dwindle ever closer to zero. My focus is obviously not where it should be. In order to perform my duties I must have absolute attention and focus. I have reached the demoralizing conclusion that I am no longer in control of my financial situation. This burden must be relieved in order to regain my focus.
ZNY Center Controller reported an airspace violation due to external distractions.