/eisenhower-matrix

description: Apply Eisenhower matrix (urgent/important) to prioritize tasks or decisions
argument-hint: [tasks or leave blank for current context]

<objective> Apply the Eisenhower matrix to $ARGUMENTS (or the current discussion if no arguments provided).

Categorize items by urgency and importance to clarify what to do now, schedule, delegate, or eliminate. </objective>

<process> 1. List all tasks, decisions, or items in scope 2. Evaluate each on two axes:

• Important: Contributes to long-term goals/values
• Urgent: Requires immediate attention, has deadline pressure

3. Place each item in appropriate quadrant 4. Provide specific action for each quadrant </process>

<output_format> **Q1: Do First** (Important + Urgent)

• Item: [specific action, deadline if applicable]

**Q2: Schedule** (Important + Not Urgent)

• Item: [when to do it, why it matters long-term]

**Q3: Delegate** (Not Important + Urgent)

• Item: [who/what can handle it, or how to minimize time spent]

**Q4: Eliminate** (Not Important + Not Urgent)

• Item: [why it's noise, permission to drop it]

**Immediate Focus:** Single sentence on what to tackle right now. </output_format>

<success_criteria>

• Every item clearly placed in one quadrant
• Q1 items have specific next actions
• Q2 items have scheduling recommendations
• Q3 items have delegation or minimization strategies
• Q4 items explicitly marked as droppable
• Reduces overwhelm by creating clear action hierarchy

</success_criteria>