The Eisenhower Matrix, also known as the Urgent-Important Matrix, is a time management tool that helps individuals prioritize tasks based on their urgency and importance. The concept originates from a speech by Dwight D. Eisenhower, the 34th President of the United States, who stated, “I have two kinds of problems: the urgent and the important” [6]. This matrix categorizes tasks into four quadrants: 

1. **Do First (Urgent and Important)**: Tasks that require immediate attention and are crucial for your goals, such as deadlines or emergencies [4][5].
   
2. **Schedule (Important but Not Urgent)**: Important tasks that do not need to be done immediately but are vital for long-term success, such as strategic planning or personal development activities [1][5][4].

3. **Delegate (Urgent but Not Important)**: Tasks that need to be done quickly but do not significantly contribute to your long-term objectives, which can be passed on to others [2][4][6].

4. **Eliminate (Not Urgent and Not Important)**: Tasks that neither contribute to your goals nor require immediate attention. These should be minimized or removed from your to-do list [5][6].

By using the Eisenhower Matrix, individuals can effectively manage their time, ensuring that they focus on what truly matters while reducing stress and increasing productivity [2][4][6].

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