Impact effort matrix

Eisenhower's Principle

Not Important

Important

Urgent

Not Urgent

Do: Tasks with deadlines or consequneces.

Schedule:Tasks with unclear deadlines that contribue to long-term success.

Delegate:Tasks that must get done but dont require your specific skill set.

Delete:Distractions and unnecessary tasks.

Examples:

• Health Issue: Experiencing a health problem that requires immediate medical attention.
• Family Emergency: An urgent family situation that requires immediate involvement or travel.
• Exam Preparation: Studying for an exam that is happening tomorrow.
• Assignment Deadline: Completing an assignment that is due by the end of the day.
• Urgent Work Email: Responding to an urgent email from your employer regarding a critical task.

Examples:

• RSVP Management: Keeping track of RSVPs for a party or gathering.
• Booking Venues: Reserving venues for social events, which can be done by a friend.
• Meeting Scheduling: Arranging meeting times for group projects, which can be coordinated by another group member.
• Shift Swapping: Arranging shift swaps with colleagues.

Examples: Planning Social Events: Organizing a future event or gathering with friends. Volunteering: Scheduling time for regular volunteer work. Networking: Building and maintaining relationships with peers and professors. Reading Course Material: Keeping up with assigned readings and notes regularly. Skill Development: Enrolling in a course to develop skills relevant to your part-time job or future career. Updating CV: Regularly updating your resume with new experiences and skills.

Examples:

• Casual Browsing: Randomly browsing the internet without a goal.
• Repetitive Note Taking: Rewriting notes repeatedly without adding value.
• Unproductive Breaks: Taking unnecessarily long breaks without a productive outcome.
• Social Media Scrolling: Spending excessive time on social media without any specific purpose.
• Unnecessary Tasks: Performing tasks that do not contribute to your job role or career goals.