To-do list example: clinical psychologist
Urgent and Important
- Conduct emergency therapy session for a patient in crisis.
- Review and respond to urgent emails from patients in crisis.
- Complete mandatory paperwork and documentation for a patient with imminent legal issues.
- Attend a team meeting to discuss a critical patient's treatment plan.
Important but Not Urgent
- Schedule regular follow-up appointments with existing patients to maintain continuity of care.
- Plan and prepare for a workshop on stress management techniques for clients, which will benefit them in the long term.
- Research and update knowledge on the latest treatment modalities and therapeutic techniques.
- Develop a self-care plan to prevent burnout and maintain mental health.
Urgent but Not Important
- Handle administrative tasks such as billing and insurance claims.
- Respond to non-urgent inquiries from potential clients.
- Attend to non-essential meetings or phone calls that can be delegated or rescheduled.
Neither Urgent nor Important
- Check social media or personal emails during work hours.
- Engage in idle conversation with colleagues unrelated to work.
- Browse the internet for non-work-related content.
- Attend to minor office maintenance tasks that can be delegated.