My Daily Priority Chart: What Should I Tackle First?
Name: _________________________ Date: _________________________
Now that you've learned about the Urgent/Important Matrix, it's your turn to apply it to your own life! Think about the tasks you have for school, home, and your personal goals. Fill in the chart below with your actual tasks for today or this week.
Instructions:
- List Your Tasks: In the "My Tasks" column, write down 5-7 things you need to do or want to do soon.
- Categorize: For each task, decide if it is "Urgent" or "Not Urgent" AND "Important" or "Not Important." Check the appropriate boxes.
- Prioritize: Based on your categories, decide which quadrant it belongs to (1, 2, 3, or 4) and write it in the "Quadrant" column.
- Action Plan: Briefly describe what you will do for each task based on its priority (e.g., "Do first," "Schedule it," "Ask for help," "Skip it for now").
| My Tasks | Urgent | Not Urgent | Important | Not Important | Quadrant (1, 2, 3, or 4) | Action Plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Reflection Questions:
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Which of your tasks did you put in Quadrant 1 (Urgent & Important)? How did that feel?
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Were there any tasks you initially thought were urgent but realized were actually just important (Quadrant 2)? What did you decide to do with those?
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What is one task you might try to "eliminate" or "minimize" this week because it's not urgent or important?
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How do you think using this chart could help you feel less stressed and more organized?
