How to Write Your Annual Review When You’re Neurodivergent

Annual review season can feel overwhelming — especially if you’re ADHD, autistic, or otherwise neurodivergent. Memory gaps, freeze responses, stalled processing, panic, and the pressure to recall a whole year of work can make self-evaluations feel impossible.

In this episode, I walk you through a neurodivergent-friendly, step-by-step process for writing your annual self-review — even if you didn’t track anything all year. This is the exact method I used during my 12+ years in leadership, and it’s the same process I taught my teams to help reduce overwhelm, increase clarity, and build confidence during annual review season.

ou’ll learn how to do a brain dump that supports ND memory, how to use your calendar and colleagues to fill gaps, how to align your accomplishments with company OKRs and KPIs, and how to advocate for a raise, promotion, or new responsibilities using real evidence — all without masking or losing your authentic voice.

Whether you’re aiming for growth, stability, or simply want to get through this process without melting down, this episode will help you approach your review with clarity and self-trust.

• Why annual reviews trigger freeze mode for ND brains

• How to start your self-review (even from zero)

• Using your calendar to rebuild the year

• Getting memory support from trusted colleagues

• How to align your accomplishments to goals you forgot you set

• How OKRs and KPIs actually matter in your review

• Using AI tools without losing your authentic voice

• How to make the case for raises, promotions, or new titles

• What managers look for and how to prepare effectively

• How to set realistic expectations to avoid RSD spirals

• Why ongoing alignment with your manager is the secret to long-term growth

 https://www.audhdboss.com or https://substack.com/home/post/p-180356961