P0-P4 Task Priority System for Focus
Clear priorities. No guesswork. Know exactly what matters most.
The Priority Confusion Problem
Everything feels urgent. Your task list grows, but you're not sure what to tackle first. Some apps offer priority flags, but a red flag on every task means nothing.
You need a system that actually helps you decide. Not just markers, but a framework that makes priorities meaningful.
Why Most Priority Systems Fail
Many apps give you "High, Medium, Low" priorities. Sounds simple, but it falls apart in practice. What's high priority today might be medium tomorrow. The definitions are fuzzy.
Some apps go the other direction with complex priority matrices—urgency vs. importance quadrants, weighted scores, and configurable formulas. Overkill for personal task management.
How dayli.space Uses P0-P4 Priorities
dayli.space borrows from engineering practice with a P0-P4 system. Each level has a clear meaning:
- P0: Critical. Drop everything else.
- P1: High. Handle today if possible.
- P2: Medium. This week's focus.
- P3: Low. When you have time.
- P4: Optional. Nice to do someday.
Filter by priority to focus on what matters. See P0 and P1 tasks front and center. Keep P3 and P4 tasks visible but out of the way until you're ready for them.