I felt lost during performance reviews before. So I began writing down my successes every Friday. This gave me a list of my work wins over time. When review time came, I had clear examples to share. It really helped me get the praise I deserved.
Smart thinking. I wish I'd done this before my manager asked for examples and I drew a blank. Now my Friday list includes stuff like 'didn't spill coffee on the keyboard' to keep it light. But for real, it helps you remember the big projects you crushed months ago. It's a game changer for annual reviews.