105. Prioritising your goals, time & output
Jul 14, 2025
Recently I’ve been asked several times ‘how do you do it all?’ The honest answer, I don’t! But I do try to prioritize my time, goals and output. I was introduced to the Urgent-Important Matrix a few years ago. Have you heard of it? It helped me become more productive and efficient with my time.
The Eisenhower technique, also known as the Eisenhower Matrix or Urgent-Important Matrix, is a task prioritization method that categorizes tasks based on their urgency and importance.
This helps individuals determine which tasks to address immediately, schedule for later, delegate, or eliminate.
Here's a breakdown of the technique:
π« Identify Tasks: List all tasks or items that need to be addressed.
π«Categorize by Urgency and Importance: Place each task into one of four quadrants, categories each ‘to do item’ into these sections:
- Urgent and Important: These tasks require immediate attention and should be done first.
- Important but Not Urgent: These tasks are crucial for long-term goals and should be scheduled for later.
- Urgent but Not Important: These tasks are time-sensitive but don't contribute significantly to long-term goals and are best delegated.
- Neither Urgent nor Important: These tasks can be eliminated or postponed.
π« Prioritize and Take Action: Based on the categorization, focus on tasks in the "Urgent and Important" quadrant first, then address "Important but Not Urgent" tasks, delegate tasks in the "Urgent but Not Important" quadrant, and eliminate or postpone tasks in the final quadrant.
Benefits of the Eisenhower Technique:
π« Improved Productivity:
By prioritizing tasks, the Eisenhower technique helps individuals focus on what truly matters, leading to increased productivity.
π« Better Time Management:
It helps individuals manage their time effectively by identifying tasks that can be delegated or eliminated, freeing up time for more important activities.
π« Reduced Stress:
By prioritizing tasks, individuals can reduce the feeling of being overwhelmed and manage their workload more effectively.
π« Clearer Focus:
The technique helps individuals focus on their priorities and avoid getting bogged down in less important tasks.
Thank you for reading, if this was useful please π©· and if it could help someone in your network, please share. Thank you ~ Diana x
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