Importance & Urgency
Clarity.Do uses a two-dimensional priority system instead of a single priority dropdown. Every task can be scored on both importance and urgency independently. Pro
Why Two Dimensions?
Section titled “Why Two Dimensions?”A single priority level conflates two different things: how much something matters (importance) and how soon it needs to be done (urgency). A task can be very important but not urgent, or very urgent but not important. Separating these dimensions gives you a clearer picture of what to work on.
The Scales
Section titled “The Scales”Both importance and urgency use a 0-5 scale:
Importance:
| Score | Label |
|---|---|
| 0 | Just for Record |
| 1 | Low Importance |
| 2 | Moderate Importance |
| 3 | Above Average Importance |
| 4 | Very Important |
| 5 | Extremely Important |
Urgency:
| Score | Label |
|---|---|
| 0 | When Time is Available |
| 1 | Low Urgency |
| 2 | Moderate Urgency |
| 3 | Above Average Urgency |
| 4 | Very Urgent |
| 5 | Extremely Urgent |
How They’re Used
Section titled “How They’re Used”The Priority view uses these scores to sort tasks into an Eisenhower-style matrix:
- Urgent & Important — tasks scoring above 2 on both
- Urgent — tasks scoring above 2 on urgency only
- Important — tasks scoring above 2 on importance only
Tasks scoring 2 or below on both dimensions don’t appear in the Priority view.
Visual Indicators
Section titled “Visual Indicators”Throughout the app, importance is shown with a flag icon and urgency with a stopwatch icon, each color-coded to reflect the score level.
Availability
Section titled “Availability”Setting importance and urgency requires a Pro or Premium subscription. On the free Beginner plan, these sliders are not available.