Home of The Temporary Theory, a philosophy for life.

Nicole Anne, author and founder of Explore Your Brilliance
Nicole Anne, author and founder of Explore Your Brilliance

What if understanding yourself could change what happens next?

Have you ever replayed a conversation, questioned your reaction or wished you'd handled something differently?

We all develop patterns in how we think, feel and respond to the world around us. Shaped by our experiences, these patterns can influence our decisions, relationships and behaviour, often without us realising.

SWAAT — your starting point for self-discovery.


SWAAT

We don't always think, feel or respond in the same way. As life changes, so do our perspectives, behaviours and choices.

SWAAT explores five archetypes that reflect how we navigate life's experiences.
By recognising the patterns influencing us today, we can develop greater awareness of ourselves, our responses and the choices available to us.

The Temporary Theory

STOP

Most of us were never taught how to pause.

We react. We replay. We carry things longer than we need to.

The STOP Method is a simple four-step practice that creates space between what happens and how you respond so you can move forward with intention, not reaction.

A colorful infographic titled 'The STOP Method' with four sections: S - Slow Down, with the prompt 'Pause before reacting. What is actually happening?'; T - This Is Temporary, with the prompt 'This will change. What has changed before?'; O - Observe, with the prompt 'What are the facts? What am I feeling? What am I missing?'; P - Proceed with Purpose, with the prompt 'What matters most right now? What is my next best step?'. The infographic has a central logo and is credited to Exlorey brilliance and Nicole Anne.

It’s Temporary

A book about being human - exploring love, loss and everything in between.

Coming soon.

Person sitting cross-legged on a wooden stool, wearing a cream-colored sweater and striped pants, holding a book titled 'It's Temporary' and 'work in progress' in front of their face, against a plain beige background.

The Temporary Theory - In Music

Original music inspired by The Temporary Theory and the upcoming book, It's Temporary.