JOURNAL

Find tips and tricks and everything you need to know to prepare yourself for the most unforgettable adventure: either to yourself, your community, or nature.

Dec 23 min read

From Chaos to Calm: Emotional Journeys of Event Planning

An event is more than just a gathering; it's an experience that leaves a lasting impression. At the heart of every successful event lies...

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Sep 236 min read

Pangaea Organic Garden: How a Young Woman Runs an Organic Farm All on Her Own

“What are your plans after graduation?” To many fresh graduates, including me, the answer to this common question can be simple—to pursue...

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Aug 193 min read

Nature's Impact: How Nature Education Enhances Organizational Development

Making money and getting things done are still in focus for large parts of society, especially in the private sector. However, there is a...

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Jul 13 min read

From Urban Gardening to Urban Green Spaces

Ever since I was a child, I have always been connected with nature. Helping my dad with our home garden has been one of my most beautiful...

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Jun 173 min read

Outdoor Yoga: Diving Deep into Nature Connection and Serenity

Yoga is a mind-body exercise that enhances physical, mental, and spiritual health. The Sanskrit root "yuj," which means to connect or...

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May 213 min read

Beyond SokFarm

Embarking on the journey of launching a new venture is invariably filled with challenges and surprises, a reality I was fully aware of...

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Mar 223 min read

Green Metrics: Rethinking Wellbeing Measurements

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) recently released the Human Development Report 2023/2024, titled "Breaking the Gridlock:...

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Mar 13 min read

Exploring the Ecological Self: A Paradigm for Sustainable Living

The term 'ecological self' originates from the fields of ecopsychology and environmental ethics. The origin and development of such...

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Jan 193 min read

Harnessing Nature’s Potential with Transformative Learning

In a world dominated by screens and virtual experiences, the importance of connecting with the natural environment cannot be overstated....

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Jan 94 min read

Unlocking Emotional Intelligence in Nature

One day, I received an invitation from the YEP Academy to organize a camp named "Unlock Emotional Intelligence in a Natural Setting."...

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Jan 53 min read

Liberation: Free yourself from the "shoulds"

Unlearning is the deliberate letting go of what we have been taught and the willingness to discover our own truths and break free from...

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Dec 22, 20234 min read

Leadership and its environmental dimension

‘Leadership’ is a term which is heavily present in the contemporary world of work. However, it can be interpreted in various ways, shaped...

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Nov 16, 20234 min read

Magnifying Mental Well-Being in a Natural Setting

In 2023, the World Mental Health Day was celebrated under the theme “Mental health is a universal human right”. In this context, WHO...

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Oct 30, 20233 min read

Unveiling Personal Growth through Outdoor Adventures

The journey of personal development is a quest to understand oneself, to grow emotionally and mentally, and to become your own best...

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Sep 25, 20234 min read

Activating your Self-Awareness: The Gift of Self-Discovery

Oftentimes nowadays we come across the word “self-awareness”. But what does self-awareness actually entail? By definition, self-awareness...

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Sep 4, 20234 min read

Leadership in the Wilderness: Competent Outdoor Leaders

What do self-optimization guides in libraries and empowerment camps for young people have in common? You are right, the concept of...

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May 27, 20221 min read

YEP & Nature Pedagogy

At YEP Academy, we develop our educational programs using different methodologies and one of them is Nature Pedagogy. It is an "approach...

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