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Steven Covey’s Time Management Matrix
Copy the activities from this list. Paste them into the appropriate box in the chart to reflect how important and urgent they are to you.
Working on a final project
Studying for a test that is in the morning
Catching up with a friend
Playing video games
Taking a phone call at work
Watching TV
Going grocery shopping
Surfing the web, social media
Doing research in the library
Fixing a flat tire, car repair
Answering a text message
Getting help from a tutor
Going to a family event
Tending to an injury
Talking with a friend who interrupts during study time
Urgent
Not Urgent
Important
Not Important
After you finish, look at the results. Type 200-250 words below to reflect on what this exercise helped you discover about yourself. Are there things you now realize should take higher priority in your life? What changes will you make going forward? Why?
