Most companies have some sort of performance review. It can make you lose sleep right? Your heart beats a little faster, your mind starts whizzing through what could possibly be on those pages. Did your employer see all your hard work, or hopefully miss that little mistake you made?

An annual review is a chance for you to have an open, honest conversation with your boss about how they perceive your work performance, as well as what your opportunities for growth are.

There are a few steps you can take in preparation for your review that will help make the experience a positive and productive one — especially if you’re hoping to land a raise.

1. Do the math. In an ideal world, your review is one of wonderful compliments and your boss appreciates you so much they offer you a huge raise. It’s not that you haven’t worked hard or don’t deserve it, but the chances are your boss may not have kept as good of track of your progress as they should have. Even if your review is going well, you owe it to yourself to come with stats about your career successes from the past year. Before your review, jot down a few notes about your work successes. You may have to do some calculations to impress your boss. Some examples: Did you grow your company’s social media followers by 15 percent? Write it down. If you found a new tool that increased your team’s productivity, estimate how much time and money you’ve saved.

2. Tell the truth. An annual review is a great time to raise any concerns you’re having. Your boss has an opportunity to critique your performance, so it’s only fair you can share any struggles you’re experiencing. Be tactful, polite and respectful.

3. Know what you want. Now is not the time to waffle. When you go into your review, you should know exactly what you want. A raise, a promotion, or your own office are the biggies — but those milestones aren’t going to happen every year. If your job description has evolved over the past year, consider asking for a title change. Want to learn more about your industry? See if the company will send you on a conference or course.

4. Have a plan. You won’t be able to solve all your work related issues on your own, but coming to your manager with a list of complaints and no potential solutions could frustrate them. Make an effort to present possible solutions for any struggles you’re having at work.

5. Try to relax and keep an open mind. You know you’ve been killing it at work. Unless they are bad at their job, any critiques your manager has shouldn’t come out of the blue. Going into your annual review calm and composed will impress your manager even more. If your boss has some critiques for you, be open to listening. It’s where you truly grow.

When your review is glowing make sure you celebrate after. You’ve earned it.