dagbók
Dagbók is the Icelandic term for a diary or journal, a personal record kept over time. The word literally means "day book" (dag = day, bók = book). A dagbók typically contains dated entries in which a person logs events, thoughts, feelings, ideas, and plans. Its purposes include preserving memory, reflecting on experiences, processing emotions, and supporting creative work. In addition to private use, dagbókar may serve as historical sources that document daily life.
Dagbók can take many forms: a traditional handwritten notebook, a digital document or application, or a private
Historically, diary-keeping appeared in many cultures and became widespread with rising literacy and new media for
See also: diary, journal, bullet journal, Icelandic literature.