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Eisenhower Matrix To‑Do List

a calmer, clearer way to prioritize with the Eisenhower Matrix.

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How 4todo helps you focus

Powered by the Eisenhower Matrix4todo turns a messy task list into a clear priority matrix—so you can focus on what matters next.

Book a restaurant for tomorrow's wedding anniversary
Charge the car fully
Renew passport
Pick up dry cleaning today
Schedule annual health checkup
Maldives Vacation Checklist
Book my flight
Buy a gift for little Timmy
Reply to Ben's email
RSVP to neighbor's party
Return library books on time
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Watch the latest Netflix series
Ask Danny how he's been
Organize seasonal clothes
Go for a walk in the park

A simple way to decide what deserves your time

Sort tasks into do, schedule, delegate, or eliminate.

Do First

Urgent and important tasks that can’t wait. Stops you from feeling lost and overwhelmed.

Examples

Client emergency
project deadline today
urgent request

Schedule

Important but not urgent tasks. Makes sure important things don’t get lost.

Examples

Long-term planning
skill development
health

Delegate

Tasks that feel urgent but don’t move your goals forward. Keeps your list from growing endlessly.

Examples

Some emails
interruptions
low-value requests

Eliminate

Time wasters that sneak into your day. Frees you from distractions.

Examples

Mindless scrolling
Meetings that could be emails

The Matrix is brilliant

We all struggle to prioritize when things get crazy. 4todo turns this powerful theory into a simple, automatic habit.

Everything you need to prioritize clearly

From quick capture to recurring planning and API automation, 4todo stays simple while covering the essentials.

The Matrix

Every task fits one quadrant. See your workload at a glance.

Well-organized

Master the Eisenhower Matrix. Work smarter, not harder.

Clarity drives action

Always know the next 1–3 tasks to do, no more decision fatigue.

Team meeting
Wed
Weekly review
Weekly
Daily standup
Daily
Billing email
Thu

Set it once

Daily standups, weekly reviews—set once, forget forever.

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Built around prioritization

Every task has a clear place, so you spend less time organizing and more time acting.

Lightweight

Add a task and place it where it belongs in seconds.

Command Palette

Add, move, and manage tasks fast—without taking your hands off the keyboard.

Recurring Tasks

Set recurring work once and let 4todo bring it back automatically when it matters.

LightweightCommand PaletteRecurring Tasks

Pricing

Free

$0/ forever
  • Matrix Todo List
  • Fast task capture
  • Priority matrix view
  • Up to 20 tasks
  • 1 recurring task
  • 1 workspace
  • Developer API
  • Image export
  • Excel export
Save 67% with annual billing

Annual

$3.99/ year
Was $50 / year
  • Matrix Todo List
  • Fast task capture
  • Priority matrix view
  • Unlimited tasks
  • Unlimited recurring tasks
  • Up to 10 workspaces
  • Developer API
  • Image export
  • Excel export

Monthly

$1/ month
Was $5 / month
  • Matrix Todo List
  • Fast task capture
  • Priority matrix view
  • Unlimited tasks
  • Unlimited recurring tasks
  • Up to 10 workspaces
  • Developer API
  • Image export
  • Excel export

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the Eisenhower Matrix?

The Eisenhower Matrix is a simple way to decide what deserves your attention. It sorts tasks by urgency and importance so you can do, schedule, delegate, or eliminate them.

QuadrantAction
Urgent & ImportantDo it now
Important & Not UrgentPlan it
Urgent & Not ImportantDelegate it
Not Urgent & Not ImportantEliminate it

The core idea is to focus on what truly matters instead of reacting to what only seems urgent.

4todo is built around this framework, helping you organize tasks by priority and work with more intention every day.

How is 4todo different from other task management?

Most task apps store tasks. 4todo helps you decide between them.

4todo is built around the priority matrix framework, so every task automatically fits into a prioritization system. You're not staring at an overwhelming list. You're looking at four clear quadrants that tell you where to focus.

It’s not just task tracking. It’s prioritization built into the product.

Is 4todo really free?

Yes. You can start using 4todo for free with no credit card required.

Upgrade only when you need unlimited tasks, recurring planning, or multiple workspaces.

What are recurring tasks and why do I need them?

Recurring tasks are for the work you shouldn’t have to remember manually. Set them once, and 4todo brings them back when it’s time.

This is useful for routine work in Quadrant 2 (important but not urgent). The stuff that's easy to forget but matters long-term.

Free plan includes limited recurring tasks. Pro plan has unlimited.

Can I integrate 4todo with other tools?

Yes. You can automatically turn events from other tools into prioritized tasks in 4todo.

  • Zapier for no-code automation
  • N8N for self-hosted workflows
  • Typeform to turn form submissions into tasks
  • Any tool that supports webhook or REST API connections

Use Zapier, n8n, Typeform, webhooks, or the API to capture work where it starts.

How do I know which quadrant a task belongs in?

Ask two questions:

  1. Is this urgent? (Does it have a pressing deadline?)
  2. Is this important? (Does it contribute to my long-term goals?)

The answers place your task:

  • Urgent + Important = Do First (Quadrant 1)
  • Important + Not Urgent = Schedule (Quadrant 2)
  • Urgent + Not Important = Delegate (Quadrant 3)
  • Neither = Eliminate (Quadrant 4)

Tip: Most people treat Quadrant 3 tasks (urgent but unimportant) like Quadrant 1. The matrix makes it clear which tasks deserve your attention.

What is the history of the Eisenhower Matrix?

The Eisenhower Matrix traces its roots to Dwight D. Eisenhower, the 34th President of the United States and a five‑star general during World War II. Eisenhower frequently faced high‑stakes decisions and distinguished between urgent and important tasks to manage time and priorities effectively. He is credited with the principle that “what is important is seldom urgent and what is urgent is seldom important,” which became the foundation for this prioritization approach. The visual 2×2 matrix format was later popularized in productivity literature, especially by Stephen Covey in The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, helping spread the framework to professionals and teams around the world.

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Urgent & Important

Put your urgent and important tasks here

Important & Not Urgent

Put your important but not urgent tasks here

Not Important & Urgent

Put your not important but urgent tasks here

Not Important & Not Urgent

Put your not important and not urgent tasks here