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A Clarity Tool from Recoup

The Impact/Effort
Matrix

EFFORT → IMPACT → LOW HIGH HIGH LOW Quick Wins High impact · Low effort DO FIRST Major Projects High impact · High effort SCHEDULE Fill-Ins Low impact · Low effort DELEGATE Time Wasters Low impact · High effort ELIMINATE

Consistency isn't a motivation problem — it's a prioritization problem. List everything competing for your attention, score each item by impact and effort, and walk away with a clear plan focused on what actually moves the needle.

Up to 10 tasks
~5 minutes
Free

The Matrix

What's on your plate right now?

List every task, project, habit, or commitment taking up space in your head. Training, nutrition, work, family — all of it.

Impact (1–10) — How much does this move the needle? 1 = minimal, 10 = transformative.
Effort (1–10) — How much time and energy does it require? 1 = quick, 10 = heavy lift.

Please name at least one task before continuing.

Almost There

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Mapping your matrix…

Your Results

Avg. Impact
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out of 10
Avg. Effort
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out of 10
Quick WinsDo First

High impact. Low effort. Your highest-leverage moves. Start here.

Major ProjectsSchedule It

High impact. High effort. These matter — give them a dedicated block, not a stolen moment.

Fill-InsDelegate or Defer

Low impact. Low effort. Easy to do — but ask yourself if you're the right person to do them.

Time WastersEliminate

Low impact. High effort. This is where energy goes to die. These may need to come off your list entirely.

One More Thing

Clarity is only half the equation.

The other half is having the physical energy, consistency, and structured support to actually follow through. That's what we build with clients at Recoup every day.

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