Editing The Eisenhower Matrix

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== The Four Quadrants ==

=== Quadrant 1: Urgent + Important (DO) ===
* '''Examples:''' Crises, emergencies, deadline-driven projects
* '''Strategy:''' Handle immediately
* '''Goal:''' Minimize time spent here through better planning

=== Quadrant 2: Important + Not Urgent (DECIDE) ===
* '''Examples:''' Planning, prevention, skill development, exercise
* '''Strategy:''' Schedule dedicated time
* '''Goal:''' Spend most of your time here for maximum impact

=== Quadrant 3: Urgent + Not Important (DELEGATE) ===
* '''Examples:''' Interruptions, some emails, non-essential meetings
* '''Strategy:''' Delegate or find ways to eliminate
* '''Goal:''' Minimize time spent here

=== Quadrant 4: Neither Urgent nor Important (DELETE) ===
* '''Examples:''' Time wasters, excessive social media, trivial activities
* '''Strategy:''' Eliminate completely
* '''Goal:''' Avoid this quadrant entirely

== How to Use It ==
1. List all your current tasks and responsibilities
2. Place each item in the appropriate quadrant
3. Focus 65-70% of your time on Quadrant 2 activities
4. Limit Quadrant 1 to genuine emergencies
5. Eliminate or delegate Quadrants 3 and 4