The Book
What If You Had Diarrhea?
Finding Calm in Urgent Moments
Yes, I really did write a book called What If You Had Diarrhea? No, it is not actually about diarrhea, although the title has certainly livened up a few dinner parties. It is about stress, and about the strange way everything can start to feel urgent all at once, even when it is not. The whole idea rests on one simple, slightly ridiculous test: if you suddenly had diarrhea, you would not sit around debating whether now was a good time to deal with it. You would simply deal with it. That instinct, the one that recognizes real urgency the moment it shows up, is the benchmark this book holds everyday stress up against, so you can start noticing when something only feels urgent out of habit.
What's Inside
Open to any page.
You do not need to read this book from cover to cover, and you certainly do not need to remember where you left off, which is good news for anyone who has ever lost a bookmark. Each entry stands entirely on its own, pairing a familiar phrase, such as "I don't have time" or "I'll deal with it later," with a short reflection and a practical Simple Shift you can use in the moment. When stress creeps in, open the book to any page at random. There is a decent chance it will be exactly what you needed to read.
About the Author
Samantha Timbers.
Samantha Timbers helps people reduce stress, quiet urgency, and find clarity when life feels full. Her work focuses on small, practical shifts that calm the nervous system without adding more to do. She is a trainer, educator, hypnotist and speaker who works with individuals, teams, and organizations that want simple solutions to create ease in how they work and live. Samantha is the host of The Simple Shift podcast, where she explores stress, perspective, and everyday ways to feel more grounded in a very busy world.
Ready to find your own simple shift?
Pick up a copy, keep it close by, and open to any page whenever life starts feeling a little too urgent.