Thrive Through Transition
Time vs Values Matrix

Where are your hours actually going?

You have 168 hours every week. The question isn't whether you'll spend them — you will. The question is whether they're going to the things you say matter most.

This exercise walks you through three moves: name what you value, estimate where your hours actually go in a typical week, and rate whether each slice of time feeds your values or drains them. The gap between the two is where coaching begins.

Takes about 15 minutes. Estimates are fine — you're not tracking minutes, you're spotting patterns. Be honest about where the hours actually go, not where you wish they went.

A little about you

Step 1 of 3 — Your Values

What matters most to you?

List the 2–5 values that you'd say are central to a life well-lived. If you've done the Core Values Discovery exercise, pull in your top two. Otherwise, trust your gut.

One-word answers work great. Things like family, growth, creativity, freedom, integrity, health, impact, connection. If nothing's coming, ask: "What would I be devastated to live without?"
Step 2 of 3 — Categories

Where does your week go?

Check every time category that accounts for meaningful hours in a typical week. Skip what doesn't apply. Add anything missing below.

0 categories selected

Add your own

Step 3 of 3 — Audit

Hours and alignment.

For each category, estimate hours in a typical week. Then rate how well that time aligns with your values — does it feed them, drain them, or sit in the middle?

A typical week is 168 hours. Don't stress about making it add up exactly — estimates are fine. We'll show you the totals on the next screen.
Your Time vs Values Matrix

Here's what your week looks like.

How your hours break down

What the matrix is telling you

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