Beyond The Itinerary:
A Guided Travel Journal for Calm, Clarity, and Self-Trust
By Elaina Kelly Smith
- Seven Continents
- 15+ Years
- 100+ Journeys
The new guided journal from Elaina Kelly Smith is a practical 5-step framework (The PARQS™ Method) for moving from “autopilot living” to a life of deep, foundational self-trust.
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About Beyond The Itinerary
Are you successful on the outside, but feel stuck on “autopilot” inside?
P – Preferences: Honor what you actually want, not what you “should” want.
A – Awareness: Notice your “now” and ground yourself in the present moment.
R – Right Action: Take actions that are aligned with your true values and needs.
Q – Questions: Use the art of “being curious” to find your own answers.
S – Self-Acceptance: Validating your own feelings and experiences without judgment.
This guided journal is not just for your next trip—it’s a tool to transform your entire life. It will help you dismantle the “autopilot” patterns and build a richer, more meaningful life guided by your own inner compass.
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You'll Receive
Five PARQS Journaling Prompts
Receive five journaling prompts that invite you to continue your development of self-trust even after you’ve returned home from your travels.
Five PARQS Companion Reading Guides
This series of 5 emails will provide additional insights for understanding and applying each of the five elements of PARQS. Each email also includes one prompt for Preferences, Awareness, Right Action, Questions, and Self-Acceptance
What you will learn with
Beyond The Itinerary
More than a journal, this is a companion for your inner and outer journeys.
Transform travel moments into opportunities for personal growth.
Handle everyday travel stress with powerful breathing and grounding exercises.
Find your way back to yourself while exploring the world.
Navigate transitions with the PARQS Framework as your compass.
Carry the lessons of your travels into your everyday life at home.
10 Benefits You’ll Gain from
Beyond The Itinerary
Build Self-Trust:The journal helps you figure things out as you go, building confidence in your ability to handle both travel and everyday life.
Make Your Own Decisions: You’ll learn to pause and ask what you “actually” want, making choices based on your preferences instead of what you think you “should” do.
Handle Challenges Calmly: You’ll get tangible tools and actionable strategies to manage stress and logistical problems, like having a multi-tool for any situation.
Practice Self-Acceptance: The book offers techniques like “of course” statements to validate your feelings and be kinder to yourself when things don’t go as planned.
Stay Present: The guide helps you develop a greater awareness so you can be fully present, whether you’re on vacation or walking down your own street.
Bring Travel Home: You’ll learn to use the practical techniques and the awareness you gained from your travels to infuse more intention into your daily routine.
Reconnect with Yourself: This journal is a guide for an inward journey, helping you discover what you prefer and return to who you are, rather than trying to become someone new.
Communicate Clearly: You’ll gain tools to handle communication breakdowns with curiosity, helping you build confidence in unfamiliar situations.
Process Your Experiences: The journal provides a dedicated space with prompts for you to reflect on your journeys, make sense of cultural differences, and explore the questions that come up.
Let Curiosity Lead the Way: The PARQS framework teaches you to ask meaningful questions of yourself and others, helping you discover new things and improve the quality of your adventures.
