Good book with several slower parts. It was a solid story and there were some relatable parts but not my cup of tea.

I’ve followed Jordan Lee Dooley on social media for years and always appreciate the things she has to share and feel like this book is no different. This book is vulnerable and real and breaks down the lies we are told about who we "should" be rather than embracing and building on who God has made us to be and growing in that identity. Dooley celebrates and encourages readers to continue to find themselves and recognize that their purpose is not what they do, but who they are.

"I began to wonder if maybe God doesn't give us answers because He dares us to spend less time trying to figure out what we're doing and more time having faith in what He's doing." - page 81

Very grateful to the publisher for my free copy through NetGalley, opinions are my own.

Dnf 35%. I’m sorry, as I have followed Jordan closely in the past and enjoyed her content; but this is a weird mix of condescending and self-serving. I struggle to feel like I relate to any of these stories. I think this is a very easy trap to fall into: in trying to make yourself relatable, you end up trying too hard. In the end, I came away from each chapter feeling like I do when someone is trying to be my friend but doesn’t actually want to get to know me at all. I look forward to exploring the author’s content in the future though!

“And I hope you feel as though you’re sitting on the floor eating pizza with me in our pajamas and not as though I’m talking at you from a pulpit” — Her hope for this book exceeded this expectation. Lots of tough love and encouragement to be who God has created you to be. Loved this book!

Thank you to WaterBrook & Multnomah and Netgalley for a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!

I didn't upload this book before it was archives, so I won't be giving a review to the publisher or outside places.

Perfect book for someone who hides in the shadows and is wanting to learn how to become her own self and make living worth it!

I've been following Jordan on social media for years. She writes in a way that is easy to understand and relatable. Thank you for the access to this book!

I loved loved loved this book!! I went to Jordan's book signing, and it was magical. 10/10 recommend to anyone who is in a waiting period and is trying to figure out how to embrace their ordinary.

Do you ever feel pressure to find purpose? What is your reason for being on this earth? Everybody tells you to go after your dreams and aspirations, but what if we don't have those figured out? Jordan looks at imposter syndrome, disappointment, shame, comparison, perfectionism, and distraction in this book; things that are holding us back from living a purposeful life. She says mindset is what holds us back, not our skills. If you aspire to own your own business or Etsy shop, this is an inspirational story that is worth listening to. It was just the story I needed to listen to, as I have wanted to start a second Etsy shop, but just haven't felt qualified or had that creative drive, but this book has given me that push I needed to move forward and get unstuck. There are a few parts that were a little far reaching and felt like they were there just for fluff, but the story as a whole does have meaning and is worth listening to.

I love Jordan's passion she has in her YouTube videos. One of the reason I was excited to get my hands on her book. It was great read and encouragement for me.

Jordan Lee Dooley’s Own Your Everyday is very inspiring. I felt better and more motivated after I finished reading it. In this day and age, the status quo puts a lot of pressure on me, pinning me down to the ground, stopping me from finding my authentic self and living the true purpose of my life -- to flourish, not to do things just for the show.

Reading OYE is like talking with a friend who is supportive and understanding. Dooley was so open in sharing her own experiences and lessons on how to deal with the pressure and how to live life to the fullest despite challenges.

I highly recommend it to women who are looking for ways how to deal with the societal pressures and its effects.

I don’t believe that I am Jordan Lee Dooley’s target audience - and that is ok. I am a 50 plus woman that found it a bit difficult to relate to her shared journey. Once I changed my mindset and read the book from the perspective of when I was in my 20’s and 30’s I was able to engage better with her book. A good chunk of the book is her personal life’s journey and the wisdom she has gained in experiencing her own journey. I appreciated her authenticity and I am sure that those in her age bracket and the younger generation will find much hope and encouragement in this authors writings. I was a bit disappointed in the lack of scripture references and believe that it would of been a much stronger book if those were added. Overall I enjoyed reading “her story” (her testimony) and although I don’t recommend it for my older friends - I would recommend it for a younger generation.

I received an Advance Readers Coly of this book from Netgalley in exchange for my honest feedback.

Oouf, that will be tough... dnf 50%
Ok, when I first read about this book I was super excited. The topics were so interesting and I was wondering how the author would talk about them.

I began to read and there were three chapters about herself and I was... bored.
But then I thought “ok Lu, that’s just the intro. Now we’ll dive into the topics”.
I read the second part and the chapters were too long, too boring in my perspective. Why?
They didn’t get to the point, the real topics I wanted to know about. The author instead talked a lot about her -nothing to complain but I wanted to read a productivity /self-help book and I ended reading an autobiography about someone I don’t know nothing about-.
At the end of the chapter, when the reader has already lost most of his attention, the author gives real advices on the topic but... there weren’t so original to me.

BUT I don’t want to just write “nay, I don’t liked it”. So I asked myself why I didn’t enjoy a book that had all it takes to be a good book. After many hours I concluded that there are two main reasons, which could also be insignificant to other readers (and I really hope for them that’s like this):
1. I knew nothing about the author before picking her book in Netgalley shelf. So I think that the autobiographic aspect bored me for this reason. But hey, if you know her or if you’re interested in knowing her this book could be a good choice!
2. I’ve read SO many book on productivity and self-help that by now even good books for others could really be boring and unoriginal to me.

So, in a nutshell I imagined this book completely different and I was wrong.
I recommend it to people new at self-help books and that know from now that’s a book with a great autobiographic aspect.

Many thanks to Netgalley, the author and the publisher for the eARC in exchange for an honest review

I felt this book was very relatable and not like other self help/ self development books I've read. The author did such a phenomenal job at making you feel like you're not alone in your (our) everyday struggles. 100% recommend this book!

<b>A raw account of one woman’s struggle with perfectionism, comparison, and self-awareness brought about by the fast-paced, social media driven world we live in. </b>

Jordan Lee Dooley is not only a social media influencer, proud Christian, and woman of color… she’s opening up about very real, very personal struggles she faced in an attempt to help other women to stop comparing and live more intentional lives.

<b>It didn’t reinvent the advice wheel, there was nothing groundbreaking or wildly original about this book, but I found myself smiling several times while reading it. </b>

This book started strong, with Jordan being brutally honest and achingly raw about her relationship with her Nana (who I immediately fell in love with) and then her subsequent loss of her Nana as Alzheimer’s claimed her mind and eventually her life. I was barely into the book and could hardly read the words through my tears. However, with such a strong anecdote at the beginning of this book it made most of the other stories pale a bit in comparison and not affect me or relate to me nearly as much.

There are a lot of great moments for introspection in this novel, and most of Jordan’s advice seems in the same vein as exploring mindfulness practices. Slow down, be present in the moment, turn off the notifications, etc. But, at a certain point it did begin to feel very repetitive, mostly in the middle portion of the book. I found myself wanting more actionable advice, instead of exploring a problem and the answer from the author being ‘look in your heart and figure out what’s bothering you, then fix it.’

This isn’t necessarily bad advice, don’t get me wrong, self-reflection is a great tool to help someone on the way to a more fulfilling, mindful life, it’s just that the advice was given in such a similar way over and over again that it began to feel a bit repetitive.

Also, this book has a very specific audience. If you aren’t a young (think millennial or younger), Christian, woman… then this book wasn’t written for you. This is evidenced by the language used by the author several times during the read of this novel ‘Sister’, ‘Sister friend’, ‘Pull up your big girl pants’, the references to social media concerns being prevalent issues discussed, and the multiple faith based problem solving techniques and bible quotes used throughout. I do not recommend this book for anyone who falls outside of this above detailed audience, as I’m unsure that you’ll feel included in the conversational tone of the novel.

I happen to be in this audience, and for those like me, you may find this book comforting and warm. As the author stated ‘like a hug from a friend’. There is a gentle, friendly way the author speaks to the audience that does read more like confidential conversations between two women who are close to each other. I found myself smiling several times when she referenced her struggles and triumphs in her journey with her faith. Finding a lot of myself in those ups and downs of balancing faith and modern problems.
All in all, this book was a good read for me. Not groundbreaking, but enjoyable nonetheless.

Jordan’s debut was well-written and engaging. I appreciated the reminders of being in the driver’s seat of our own lives.

This book was phenomenal. Not like most personal development type books. The author shared her story in such interesting writing that it gives real-world examples for great tips and ideas to apply to our own lives. I enjoyed the book and appreciate being allowed to review.

I have followed Jordan on IG for several years and enjoy her content. She is real and connects with her followers. I was really excited to read this book and it didn't disappoint! Her topics are real and relatable, everything from relationships to career. Showing up and overcoming. She is the cheerleader you didn't know you needed.

Jordan has a way of writing that makes you feel like you are talking with your best friends. I didn't even realize how much of the book I had read since she was so enjoyable. This is a great book for young women who feel lost, overwhelmed, or unfulfilled. If you are a recent graduate, looking to make changes in your life, or know someone who is then you should read this book!

Jordan is real and raw in this beautiful book about finding your purpose. She shares real experiences about imposter syndrome, having an eating disorder and how to fully rely on God. I find her writing comforting like sitting with a friend and having a cup of coffee. I found value in her experiences and would recommend this book to any woman in my life.