sjálfskoðunar
Sjálfskoðun is an Icelandic term referring to the process of examining and reflecting on one’s own thoughts, feelings, motives, and actions. It is used to describe deliberate introspection aimed at gaining self-understanding or improving behavior, judgment, and decision-making. In Icelandic discourse, the term can apply in psychological, educational, ethical, and spiritual contexts.
The word is formed from sjálf, meaning self, and skoðun, meaning examination or inspection. Historically, it
Practices of sjálfskoðun include journaling, guided reflective exercises, mindfulness or meditation focused on inner experience, and
Benefits commonly attributed to sjálfskoðun include increased self-awareness, better emotional regulation, improved ethical judgment, and more
Related concepts include innsæi (introspection), reflective practice, and self-assessment. In Icelandic contexts, sjálfskoðun is seen as