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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

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