📋 Eisenhower Matrix
Prioritize your tasks by urgency and importance. Add a task, then assign it to a quadrant.
🔴 DO FIRST
Urgent & Important
🔵 SCHEDULE
Important & Not Urgent
🟡 DELEGATE
Urgent & Not Important
⚫ DELETE
Not Urgent & Not Important
What Is the Eisenhower Matrix?
The Eisenhower Matrix (also called the Urgent-Important Matrix) is a decision-making framework popularized by President Dwight D. Eisenhower. It helps you categorize tasks into four quadrants based on their urgency and importance, so you focus on what truly matters.
The Four Quadrants
- Do First (Urgent + Important): Crisis tasks, deadlines, emergencies. Handle these immediately.
- Schedule (Important + Not Urgent): Strategic work, planning, personal growth. Block time for these.
- Delegate (Urgent + Not Important): Interruptions, some emails, others' priorities. Hand these off.
- Delete (Not Urgent + Not Important): Time wasters, busy work. Eliminate these.
How to Use This Tool
Type a task and click the quadrant button to assign it. Your tasks are saved in your browser's localStorage so they persist between visits. Combine this with a structured productivity system — learn more in our GTD (Getting Things Done) Guide.
What Is the Eisenhower Matrix Tool?
The Eisenhower Matrix tool is a free online task prioritization system based on President Dwight D. Eisenhower's decision-making framework. It divides your tasks into four quadrants based on urgency and importance — Do First, Schedule, Delegate, and Delete — helping you focus on what truly moves the needle. Unlike complex project management software, this tool is simple enough to use immediately yet powerful enough to transform how you manage your time and responsibilities.
How to Use This Tool
- Add a task — Type your task into the input field and press Enter or click "Add Task." A set of four colored quadrant buttons will appear.
- Assign to a quadrant — Click the appropriate quadrant button to categorize your task. Red (Do First) for urgent and important tasks, Blue (Schedule) for important but not urgent, Yellow (Delegate) for urgent but not important, and Gray (Delete) for neither.
- Review and manage — Your tasks persist in your browser's local storage so they're available between sessions. Remove completed tasks by clicking the × button, or clear everything with "Clear All Tasks."
Why Use Our Eisenhower Matrix?
- Zero setup required — No accounts, no downloads, no subscriptions. Start prioritizing immediately.
- Data stays on your device — Tasks are saved in localStorage, ensuring your to-do list remains private and loads instantly.
- Clean visual layout — Color-coded quadrants make it easy to see where your energy should go at a glance.
- Works anywhere — Responsive design means you can prioritize tasks from your phone, tablet, or desktop.
Tips for Better Prioritization
How many tasks should be in each quadrant?
Ideally, keep "Do First" to 3–5 items maximum. If everything feels urgent and important, you need to re-evaluate. Most people overload Quadrant 1 because they confuse urgency with importance.
What if a task fits multiple quadrants?
Ask yourself: "What happens if I don't do this today?" If there are serious consequences, it's urgent. Then ask: "Does this align with my long-term goals?" If yes, it's important. Use both answers to place it correctly.