If you’re like me, your to-do list often feels like a chaotic avalanche of tasks — urgent client requests, long-term projects, emails you haven’t answered, ideas you don’t want to forget… and it all competes for your time.
I used to rely on sticky notes, inbox flags, and random Trello boards — until I rediscovered the Covey Matrix, and everything changed.
To make it work even better, I built a simple web app that lets me manage tasks using the Covey Matrix from anywhere — phone, tablet, or desktop. It’s free to use, and you can try it too (link below!).
What is the Covey Matrix?
Also known as the Eisenhower Matrix, the Covey Matrix is a time management tool made famous in Stephen Covey’s book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.
It breaks your tasks into four quadrants based on urgency and importance:
| Quadrant | Description | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | Urgent + Important | Do it now |
| Q2 | Not Urgent + Important | Schedule it |
| Q3 | Urgent + Not Important | Delegate it |
| Q4 | Not Urgent + Not Important | Eliminate it |
It helps you stop reacting to everything and start intentionally focusing on what really matters.
Why I Built This App
There are lots of productivity apps out there, but I wanted something:
- Lightweight and fast
- Always accessible (cloud-based)
- Based directly on the Covey Matrix
- Private and customizable
- Easy to drag and drop tasks between quadrants
- With support for due dates, notes, tags, and even weekly planning
So, I rolled up my sleeves and built it. The app lets you:
- Drag tasks between quadrants visually
- Add notes, start/due dates, and milestones
- Plan your week using a weekly view
- Filter tasks by tags (like Gmail labels)
- Switch between light and dark mode
- Check off completed tasks and view history
Want to Try It?
You can sign up for free here:
No spam, no upsells — just a tool to help you think clearer and work smarter.
Final Thoughts
The Covey Matrix changed how I prioritize my time — and this app makes it easy to stick with. If you’ve ever felt like your to-do list controls you instead of the other way around, I encourage you to give it a try.
Have feedback? Ideas? Want to collaborate? Get in touch.
Stay focused
— Rob
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