About this Independent Study

This independent study provides you with the opportunity to delve deeper into prioritising, a key time management skill, at your own pace.

What is The Eisenhower Decision Matrix?

The Eisenhower Decision Matrix is a time management tool that helps you prioritise tasks by sorting them into four categories based on urgency and importance. It encourages you to focus on what truly matters (important but not urgent tasks), rather than constantly reacting to crises or distractions. This approach helps you work more proactively, reduce stress, and stay in control of your time. An image of the Decision Matrix can be found below, along with explanations of each quadrant!

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How to Prioritise

Task: Using the Eisenhower Matrix

At the end of the document above, you’ll find a blank Eisenhower Matrix. To edit it, either download the document by clicking the icon next to the red file name, or save the image below to use as your own copy.

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Fill the matrices in based on your current tasks. Save your version and refer back to it whenever you need to review or adjust your priorities.

Additional Resources

For more information on how to prioritise your time and what matters most, view the additional resource below:

Prioritizing Your Life: Rocks, Pebbles, and Sand | Mindful Practices (YouTube) - A visual guide to prioritising what matters most using the rocks, pebbles, and sand analogy.