Time blocking, Omicron coronavirus variant

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A syringe is prepared with the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at a clinic
In this Sept. 14, 2021 photo, a syringe is prepared with the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at a clinic at the Reading Area Community College in Reading, Pa. President Joe Biden has directed OSHA to write a rule requiring employers with at least 100 workers to force employees to get vaccinated or produce weekly test results showing they are virus free. Matt Rourke/AP Photo

The new Omicron variant of the coronavirus became an issue of concern for health agencies around the world over the weekend. We find out what we know about how serious it is. We also talk about how “time blocking” can help us be more productive and less stressed.

Featured in this Show

  • What we know about the omicron variant

    President Biden says the omicron variant of the coronavirus is a “cause for concern, not a cause for panic.” We look at why health officials are concerned about the new strain, why it’s spreading so fast and efforts to help keep it in check.

  • How time blocking can help you become more productive

    The concept of time blocking has been around for decades, but now it’s catching on with younger people on social media. We look at how the time management practice can help people be more productive and feel less stressed.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director
  • Bill Martens Producer
  • Dr. William Hartman Guest
  • Tim Pychyl Guest