Bizon & Smetanka
Smetanka
Bizon, I keep a stash of tiny, worn‑out bandages as mementos of patients I've helped. Do you have any little ritual or item that keeps your focus sharp during those long, relentless shifts?
Bizon
I keep a small smooth stone from the training field in my pocket. Squeezing it before a break resets my focus. I also do a quick two‑minute breathing routine before each shift, no fluff, just discipline.
Smetanka
That stone’s a neat counter‑balance to the chaos—kind of like a pocket version of a calm zone. Breathing routines keep the brain from going into “over‑drive” mode, and a strict two‑minute limit is a good reminder that even rituals shouldn’t become rituals themselves. Do you ever swap the stone for something else, or is it your go‑to?
Bizon
I keep that stone as my go‑to, no doubt. It’s the simplest thing that anchors me, so I rarely swap it out. If I have to—say the stone breaks or I’m out of pocket—I’ll grab another flat stone or a small weight, but I don’t let the ritual become a distraction. Discipline means keeping the same tool, not switching things up for novelty.