Julia Evans Brag Sheet Review

Review your recent accomplishments and update your career record using the Julia Evans brag sheet routine.

5 time blocks, 35 minutes in total.

Time blocks

Calendar and Artifact Sweep: 10 min
Scan calendar invites, pull requests, and sent emails for key work
Core Project Impact Logging: 10 min
Write down completed projects with concrete metrics and results
Collaboration and Mentorship Capture: 5 min
Detail team members helped, code reviewed, and onboarding support
Process and Tooling Improvements: 5 min
Record documentation updates, bug fixes, and tooling wins
Praise and Feedback Consolidation: 5 min
Paste positive feedback from Slack, emails, and manager notes

About this routine

Software engineer Julia Evans popularized the practice of keeping a brag sheet to track accomplishments throughout the year. The Julia Evans brag sheet routine gives you a structured way to record major project wins, peer support, and organizational impact before performance reviews or resume updates.

Most workers forget smaller contributions like refactoring messy code, writing internal documentation, or helping teammates troubleshoot issues. Setting aside short audit sessions turns scattered digital traces into a clear record of your real impact.

Running this audit on a routine timer keeps each review phase focused and prevents getting stuck in the details.

Why this routine works

Creates a detailed record for performance reviews and promotion packets
Makes updating your resume or CV fast and accurate
Captures behind the scenes contributions that are easily forgotten

FAQ

What is a brag sheet?

A brag sheet is a living document where you record your achievements, projects, team support, and positive feedback over time.

How often should you update a brag sheet?

Updating a brag sheet monthly or quarterly ensures project details and small wins remain fresh in your mind.

What categories belong on a Julia Evans brag sheet?

Key categories include major projects, collaboration, mentorship, process improvements, learning, and feedback received.

Sources

Get your brag sheet ready! by Julia Evans