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Launch Product Beta
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Team Strategy Meeting
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Reply to Emails
Clear inbox backlog
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Maybe later...
Drag and drop tasks between quadrants
Voice Capture
Transcript:
Create a meeting with the marketing team ne
AI Parsed Result:
Task: Meeting with marketing team
Date: Next Tuesday, 2:00 PM
Suggested Quadrant: Q1 - Urgent & Important
Listening...
I have two kinds of problems, the urgent and the important. The urgent are not important, and the important are never urgent.
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How to Use the Eisenhower Matrix
Learn how to categorize any task by asking two simple questions: Is it urgent? Is it important? Watch a typical workday transform when organized with the Eisenhower Matrix.
Watch Tasks Get Categorized
Understanding the Four Quadrants
Do First
Urgent + ImportantTasks that are both urgent and important. These require immediate attention and have significant consequences if not completed.
✓ Crisis situations and emergencies
✓ Deadlines with major impact
✓ Problems affecting your core goals
Today's Examples:
Strategic
Important, Not UrgentTasks that are important for long-term success but don't require immediate action. This is where growth happens.
✓ Planning and strategy work
✓ Personal development and learning
✓ Building relationships and networks
Today's Examples:
Quick Wins
Small TasksSmall tasks that can be completed quickly. Batch these during low-energy times or between important work.
✓ Routine communications
✓ Quick administrative tasks
✓ Simple requests from others
Today's Examples:
Review
Consider EliminatingTasks that neither urgent nor important. Review these and eliminate if they don't add value to your goals.
✓ Time wasters and distractions
✓ Excessive entertainment
✓ Busywork with no clear purpose
Today's Examples:
The Key to Eisenhower Matrix Success
For every task, ask yourself two questions: "Is this urgent?" and "Is this important?"The answers determine which quadrant it belongs in, helping you focus on what truly matters while managing everything else efficiently.
Everything you need to stay organized
Powerful features wrapped in beautiful design
Multi-lingual Voice Capture
Speak in English, French, Spanish, or German. We detect your language or you can change it in your profile.
Smart Prioritization
Say "Call doctor urgently tomorrow" - we'll place it in the right quadrant.
Multiple Board Views
Tasks can live on multiple boards. See different perspectives of your work.
Mobile Swim Lanes
Optimized mobile experience with horizontal swim lanes.
Smart Scheduling
Natural date parsing with built-in calendar view.
Drag & Drop Simplicity
Move tasks between quadrants with intuitive drag and drop.
See the magic happen - it's that easy
Visual demonstrations of every powerful feature. Hover over each note to explore.
Just speak naturally
Say: "Meeting with Sarah tomorrow at 2pm"
Features:
- Voice input in 4 languages
- Natural date parsing
- Instant capture
One task, multiple contexts
Features:
- Unlimited boards
- Smart organization
- Context switching
Drag any file here
Features:
- Drag & drop upload
- Preview support
- Secure storage
Format your thoughts
Bold for emphasis
Italics for notes
• Bullet points for lists
Features:
- Markdown support
- Rich formatting
- Lists & checkboxes
Never forget anything
Features:
- Smart reminders
- Natural language
- Push notifications
Your visual system
Features:
- 10 colors
- Visual categories
- Personal workflow
Each note teaches you exactly how to use that feature
Eisenhower Matrix
The Eisenhower Matrix is a time management tool that helps you prioritize tasks by urgency and importance. This simple yet powerful framework has helped millions organize their work and life by focusing on what truly matters.
What is the Eisenhower Matrix?
The Eisenhower Matrix is a decision-making tool that divides tasks into four quadrants based on two criteria:
Urgency
Tasks requiring immediate attention. These have clear deadlines or consequences if not completed promptly.
Importance
Tasks that contribute to your long-term goals, values, and mission. They have significant impact on your success.
The Four Quadrants of the Eisenhower Matrix
Quadrant 1: Do First
Urgent + ImportantCrisis management and pressing deadlines
- Emergency situations
- Last-minute deadlines
- Urgent problems
Quadrant 2: Schedule
Important + Not UrgentStrategic planning and personal growth
- Long-term planning
- Skill development
- Relationship building
Quadrant 3: Delegate
Urgent + Not ImportantInterruptions and busy work
- Some emails and calls
- Unnecessary meetings
- Other people's priorities
Quadrant 4: Delete
Not Urgent + Not ImportantTime wasters and distractions
- Excessive social media
- Time-wasting activities
- Trivial busy work
How to Use the Eisenhower Matrix
List all your tasks
Write down everything you need to do, from work projects to personal errands.
Evaluate urgency and importance
For each task, ask: "Is this urgent?" and "Is this important to my goals?"
Place tasks in quadrants
Sort each task into the appropriate quadrant based on your evaluation.
Take action based on quadrants
Do Q1 tasks immediately, schedule Q2 tasks, delegate Q3 tasks, and eliminate Q4 tasks.
Why the Eisenhower Matrix Works
It Makes Prioritization Explicit
Most of us dive straight into our tasks without pausing to consider whether we should be doing them at all. We're so busy doing that we rarely invest time in thinking about what deserves our attention.
The Eisenhower Matrix forces you to make prioritization decisions upfront. Before a task can land on your plate, you must answer two critical questions: "Is this urgent?" and "Is this important?" This simple act of categorization transforms reactive task management into proactive priority management.
❌ Traditional To-Do List
- • Tasks listed by when they came in
- • No distinction between priorities
- • Urgent tasks overshadow important ones
- • Easy to stay busy but unproductive
✓ Eisenhower Matrix
- • Tasks organized by true priority
- • Clear visual separation of urgency vs importance
- • Important tasks get dedicated focus
- • Prevents "busy work" from taking over
Benefits of Using the Eisenhower Matrix
Better Focus
Concentrate on tasks that truly matter to your success
Time Savings
Stop wasting time on unimportant activities
Clear Priorities
Know exactly what to work on next
The History Behind the Eisenhower Matrix
Dwight D. Eisenhower, the 34th President of the United States and a five-star general during World War II, was known for his incredible productivity and decision-making skills. His approach to prioritization, captured in the quote above, became the foundation of what we now call the Eisenhower Matrix.
In his role as Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces in Europe during World War II, and later as President, Eisenhower had to make countless decisions daily. His method of distinguishing between urgent and important tasks proved so effective that it became one of the most widely used productivity frameworks in the world.
Built on 12 Years of Excellence
We know a thing or two about productivity. After helping 50,000+ teams, and more than 1 million users prioritize with Priority Matrix, we built Eisenhower Matrix for individuals who want the same prioritization without the complexity.
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"After using Priority Matrix for our team, I wanted the same 4-quadrant simplicity for my personal life. This is exactly what I needed - without the complexity."
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"Voice capture changed my workflow. I add tasks while commuting, and the AI perfectly understands 'Schedule client meeting next Tuesday at 2pm'."
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| Feature | Eisenhower Matrix From the makers of Priority Matrix | Priority Matrix | Microsoft Planner | Trello |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-lingual voice input | English, French, Spanish, German | |||
| Natural language understanding | ||||
| Voice as core feature | ||||
| Mobile swim lanes | ||||
| Multiple board views | ||||
| Made for individuals | Sort of | |||
| Learning curve | 5 minutes | Days | Hours | 30 minutes |
| Eisenhower methodology | ||||
| Feature complexity | Just right | Overwhelming | Enterprise-heavy | Power-ups maze |
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