How to use it
- 1Type a task and tick Important, Urgent, both or neither. The examples show how it works; remove them or press Start empty.
- 2The task lands in one of the four boxes. Changed your mind? Move it with the menu next to it.
- 3Do the first box today, give the second a day in your week, keep the third short, and let the fourth go on purpose.
Why urgent and important are not the same
Urgent tasks shout, important tasks wait quietly. Without a moment to sort them, the day fills up with email and requests, and the work that moves you forward keeps slipping. The Eisenhower matrix guide explains the method in full, and in Plenzu you can sort your real tasks the same way and plan them on the days you have time.
Questions
What is the Eisenhower matrix?
A way to choose between tasks with two questions: is it important, and is it urgent? The answers put each task in one of four boxes: do first, plan, keep short or let go. It is named after Dwight D. Eisenhower.
How do I know if a task is important?
Ask whether it brings you closer to a goal that matters to you or to your work. If nothing much happens when you skip it, it is probably not important, even when it feels urgent.
How often should I use the matrix?
Once a week works well, for example during a weekly review, and again whenever a busy day needs a quick choice.