How Do You Prioritize Tasks When Everything Feels Urgent?
How Do You Prioritize Tasks When Everything Feels Urgent? April 14, 2025 | Priorities, Question a Day, Time Management, Tasks, Pareto Principle, Time Blocking, Question a Day Simple Strategies to Focus, Prioritize, and Get More Done We’ve all been there—a never-ending to-do list, a dozen “urgent” emails, and a boss (or client) who wants everything done yesterday. When everything feels important, how do you decide what actually matters? The truth? Not everything is urgent. But when stress kicks in, your brain panics and treats everything like a crisis. Let’s break down how to prioritize effectively— without feeling overwhelmed. 1. Use the Eisenhower Matrix (Sort Urgent vs. Important) 🚀 Why It Works: Not everything urgent is important—and not everything important is urgent. The Eisenhower Matrix helps you separate what actually matters from distractions. 📌 How It Works: 🟢 Urgent & Important → Do f...