How the Eisenhower Matrix works (and tips for making it effective and better organized)

Maybe you’ve already wondered if there isn’t some way to “stretch” time, because no matter how early you wake up, it seems that tasks become a giant monster impossible to defeat. The worst thing is that every day the list of obligations grows, because there is always something new to do, such as emails to send, work demands to solve, mess to clean up or a lot of dirty laundry to wash. And with all this confusion to sort out, it’s normal for you to feel overwhelmed, because you don’t even know where to start.

O awesome.club wants to share with you how the Eisenhower Matrix (created by former US President General Dwight D. Eisenhower) works, a very useful and simple tool to help you better organize your time. At the end of the post, you’ll find a bonus with some tips from Internet users to better manage your hours. And, remember, you always need to have a space in your schedule to take care of yourself! Follow!

Be realistic about how long it takes to get things done. For example: I’m going to run for an hour. I need 15 minutes to get dressed, to find all my stuff and to be out the door. So I’ll have an hour to run, another 20 minutes to stretch and shower. If you don’t factor in all those extra minutes, you’ll end up with no “time” to do what you had planned. the-eighth-dwarf

Meal Planning: It’s easy to spend too much time just cooking and eating every day. Preparing the dishes (or at least preparing large enough portions to last for several meals) saves a lot of time.TheBFD

Plan your days prioritizing the most important things to do and set a reasonable amount of time to accomplish them. Breaking your days down into manageable chunks makes it more achievable to accomplish what you want. Regarding studies and tasks, you can designate a certain time to do them; this helps to focus and avoid procrastination. I also find that having to-do lists helps with the focus aspect, and also gives a sense of satisfaction when you can cross off an activity off a list. Alex_G_Music

Take advantage of downtime. Find ways to be efficient with those pesky free periods in your schedule that often turn into hours on social media. TheBFD

Inactivity. The secret is inactivity. koron123

In the morning, do the things that bother you. In the afternoon, do what you don’t consider to be a big deal. At night, do the things that make you happy. And then get some sleep. DangerousMilkMan

Here we have 5 children under the age of 5, and only one in the phase that requires our full attention. We are constantly busy! You get used to having a routine. We’ve found that setting aside a specific time each day when we’re not available for appointments is really helpful. It is possible to take a nap and have some much-needed downtime or family time. I also cannot fail to highlight how important it is to have time to take care of yourself! Find something you enjoy doing and use that time to make it a reality. Take another 5-10 minutes a day to connect one-on-one with each of your children. llama-mama16

Find reasons to resolve now, don’t leave it for later. You’ll be amazed at how much you can get done in a few hours. The time left will be great. Ike_Snopes

Find ways to do something you enjoy while working on things you don’t want to do. If you like one podcast, listen to it while washing dishes or folding laundry. TheBFD

Plan time for yourself. If you work all day every day, you can get bored easily. Find time to do the things you enjoy, but just take it in moderation. For example, if you play games, set a reasonable amount of time for it. Watch an episode or 2 of your favorite show, but don’t overdo it. Check social media while you’re in the bathroom instead of spending too much time on it. Moderation, not elimination, is the key.TheBFD

What do you do to manage your time and fulfill all your obligations? What are the best topic-related tips you can share with us? Tell us in the comments section.