Transform an overwhelming task list into a clear, prioritized action plan based on urgency, importance, and time
I have a list of tasks that feels overwhelming and I need help figuring out what to tackle first. Here is everything on my plate right now: [TASK_LIST] These tasks are [TASK_CONTEXT:select:all work-related,all personal,a mix of work and personal]. I have approximately [AVAILABLE_TIME:select:2-3 hours today,a full work day (6-8 hours),the whole week to work through these,just 1 hour right now] to work on these tasks. Any specific deadlines I should mention: [DEADLINES?] Please analyze my list and organize it by priority. For each task, briefly explain why you ranked it where you did based on urgency and importance. Estimate how long each task might take. Group the tasks into what I should do first, what can wait, and what I might consider delegating or dropping if I run out of time. If my list is unrealistic for the time I have, tell me honestly and suggest what to cut.
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Get Early AccessA to-do list that keeps growing is worse than no list at all. It creates the illusion of productivity while the important tasks get buried under urgent-feeling busywork. The problem is not having too much to do. It is not knowing what to do first.
It takes your full [TASK_LIST] and organizes it by actual priority. Paste everything on your plate, from work deadlines to personal errands, and tell it your [AVAILABLE_TIME]. The AI sorts tasks by urgency and importance, factors in your [DEADLINES], and groups them into three categories: do first, can wait, and consider dropping. If your list is unrealistic for the time available, it tells you honestly and suggests what to cut.
The time estimates are the hidden gem. Most people underestimate how long tasks take, which is why the list never shrinks. Paste your overwhelming list into the Dock Editor and get clarity in minutes. For staying focused once you know what to work on, pair this with the focus session planner. For weekly planning habits, check the weekly review template.
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In [TASK_LIST], write every single thing on your mind. Do not filter or organize. Include work tasks, personal errands, things you have been meaning to do, and anything causing mental overhead. Getting it all out is the first step.
Choose [TASK_CONTEXT] and [AVAILABLE_TIME]. The AI prioritizes differently when you have 2 hours versus a full week. Mention any hard [DEADLINES] so those tasks get flagged appropriately.
Start with the "do first" group. Work through them in the suggested order. Resist the urge to jump to easier tasks lower on the list. The AI ranked them for a reason.
If the AI says your list is unrealistic, believe it. Better to finish 5 important tasks than half-start 15. Move the "consider dropping" items to a someday list and stop thinking about them.
Work tasks piling up with competing deadlines? The AI weighs urgency, importance, and dependencies to create a clear execution order that prevents deadline emergencies.
Multiple exams and papers competing for limited study time? List everything and the AI creates a study priority plan weighted by exam dates and preparation needs.
Juggling multiple clients and personal admin? The AI separates revenue-generating tasks from overhead and makes sure client deadlines do not slip while admin gets scheduled.
Sometimes the list is so long you freeze and do nothing. The AI picks your single highest-priority task and gives you permission to focus on just that one thing.
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