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Own Your Everyday

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Wow! I needed to read this book. Jordan writes one of the most relatable books I’ve ever read. Maybe it’s because we are at similar points in our lives or maybe it’s because we have similar stories (she writes about comparing herself to others at the gym, something I also do), but either way, this book helped me get some ideas of how to discover who I truly am.
Make sure you have a highlighter or notebook, you’ll want to make note of many things throughout this book! The main theme of the book is that our identity reveals why we are here. The problem is, most of us do not know our true identity. We let others define us and let problems get the best of us. This book gives great tips and ideas on how to leave your comfort zone and truly find yourself.
Please take the time and read this book. Highlight important passages. But truly take what she is saying and take it to heart. A must-read!
Thank you to Netgalley for a copy of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review.

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A million, gajillion stars!!!! Ladies, go quickly and find yourselves a copy because this book is going to hit you deep!!!

Two of my friends really like Jordan Lee Dooley and follow her social media. Every so often, they'd send me a quote or something but I never really followed her. Then I heard she wrote a book. A book is a small commitment and I love reading so I was intrigued. Plus, then I could discuss it with my friend :)

Oh. My. Goodness.

This book is AMAZING!!!! I was sticky-noting the heck out of it because she just kept saying things that hit me so deeply.

Jordan's book is conversational. It's not a memoir or self-help book, but more of some good tips and things that she has learned or is learning. She is just honest and offers things that have helped her and might help you.

There was a good bit about finding purpose in the here and now and not wasting what you have longing for the future. I've done my share of that. My friends and I always played that we were older than we were. It was five simple words, but I think they're going to be up on several walls in my home one day: this is the good stuff.

Whatever season you are in, whatever is coming that you might be excited about and longing for, that's not the good stuff. It might be good too, but it's not like you have to wait for the good stuff. It's here. Now. Right where you are and right in front of you.

I'm not just putting that up in my home one day. It's going to be on a sticker on my laptop and on the cork board by my bed and on the wall by my door. Anywhere I can see it often and remember. When I'm longing for the next step or the next season, when I'm tired of waiting, I can look and see "this is the good stuff".

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Creator of the “Your Brokenness is Welcome Here” movement and the She podcast, Jordan Lee Dooley takes her positive practical messaging into book format. Jordan tells personal stories and offers tactical advice for women in any stage of life. This book will make readers laugh and cry as they relate to Jordan’s trials from challenging career decisions to relationships with family. Jordan offers spiritual guidance without forcing her faith on the reader, and her conversational tone challenges readers to find their own purpose and live up to their potential. Readers will feel uplifted and supported as they flip through these pages, and they will race to Jordan’s various online platforms to get more!

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*ARC provided by NetGalley

I loved Jordan's honesty and vulnerability as she shares her story and struggles while giving the reader a encouragement to live your life fully instead of letting life happen to you. Jordan's personality really shines through her writing, making it feel like you are getting a pep talk from a friend.

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I’m older than the target audience (36) but enjoyed the book. Fail forward and hearing it is okay to try a lot of things is so counter-cultural that I can’t hear it enough.

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Are you waiting for the season you're currently in to pass?

I picked up Own Your Everyday during an extremely difficult time in my life where I felt like I had to put everything I wanted to do on hold. This book really challenged me to stop acting like my life was temporarily over and to start dreaming big again. That dreaming led to looking at what steps I could take in the meantime. I loved the book so much that I bought the audible version so I could hear Jordan speaking these truths into my life!

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I really enjoy books that I can relate to. Books that I can incorporate into my life. Jordan shares her everyday live/struggles and how to overcome the rough patches. Life isn't promised to be easy but we can live fully through all the seasons. Jordan offers suggestions & advice to make ourselves the best person possible. It is so well written, it was hard to put down.

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If you need a kick in the pants, and some friendly words, this is the book for you! Jordan shares some of her own struggles, shares what she learned through them, and shares some practical steps on how to address those struggles head on. Read this book with a highlighter, because you're going to want to go back to some of these chapters and quotes over and over again.

I received an advanced reader's copy from the publisher.

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I received an advanced digital copy of this book. I could not put it down and I could not stop highlighting sentences that resonated with me! The title of the Introduction section at the beginning of the book is "Your Brokenness is Welcome Here"... talk about pulling me in right away! Because who of us is not broken? I just pulled up my Kindle App on my iPad so that I could quote some of the parts that I had highlighted, and all my highlights are gone :( So, you will just have to take my word for that fact that almost every page had something highlighted. There are 14 chapters in this book and Jordan speaks truth from the heart in every single chapter. Probably the 3 that resonated with me the most at the time of reading this book were: chapter 6 "Overcome Shame by Sharing", chapter 7 "Overcoming Comparison with Compassion and Communication" and Chapter 13 "Get Out of Your Own Way". I ordered 4 copies of this book once I had read it, one for me (so I can re-read and transfer highlights... now re-highlighting) and 3 to give away as gifts. We had over 1,000 people on the book launch team and I didn't see one single person say that they didn't connect to this book. Own Your Everyday has something for everyone! Grab yourself a copy and you can thank me later :)

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I hadn't heard of Jordan Lee Dooley before reading this book and I'm so glad I read it! She really speaks to me. This is a very empowering book and I recommend it to all of my friends.

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Overall this book helped me to find a new refreshing focus. I definitely plan to read it again. Would recommend it to any woman at any life stage looking to be renewed.

I was a part of the launch team for this book.

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This is the kind of book you can read over and over again, gaining something new each time. You can literally never hear this advice too many times. The way Jordan writes - using stories from her own experiences, combined with easy to follow "tips" makes applying the advice that much easier.
The content Jordan is putting forward is simple but full of truth. She makes "owning your everyday" something to be proud of - she makes you see where you already shine, how to overcome the obstacles, and how to dream big dream/achieve big things!
The best part about this book? It reads like a letter from a dear, wisdom filled, and hilarious friend - and that's something you just can't beat.
Don't wait another second - get yourself a copy of this book and see what I'm talking about!

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I enjoyed reading this book, as it felt like the author was sitting across from me in my living room discussing issues of life. This is for adult women who are going through transitions that need encouragement to try new adventures.

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This book is SO relatable! Reading it feels like you’re having an extremely necessary heart to heart conversation with an old friend. Jordan’s writing style is simple, eloquent, and efficient. She makes an impact not with big words or profound thoughts, but by drawing everyone in to the raw, real, nitty gritty of her everyday, then showing all of us how to own every minute of our everyday lives through her example. Jordan uses her vulnerability to relate to our circumstances, and regardless of what you may be facing, this book is something that is for you and will help you live a bolder, more joyful everyday life!

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This book is encouraging and motivating. I love how Jordan is straight and to the point. Jordan uses her own life story to help us see we have purpose even when we feel we are falling short of where we are "supposed to be."

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Such a great book full of real talk! Simple and practical steps to be present and make the most of each day! I highlighted so much and will continue to go back to the nuggets of wisdom in this book and share it with others. Perfect gift for new grads also!

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There are many good points in this book. I definitely think this book should be targeted to the early/mid 20s. Even high school grads would benefit. Those of us with a little life experience didn’t benefit as much as a younger crowd would, that being said I still found some great quotes from this book.

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This book truly blessed me! I received an advanced copy. I love how Jordan used experiences from her life to show us how God is shaping us. I especially related to her when she was trying to join a sorority. College is such a time of development and figuring out who we really are away from our families for the first time. We all go through times in our lives when we aren’t sure what our purpose is, or what we are supposed to be doing with our lives. Jordan encourages us to think about what we make priorities. I know I am guilty of spending too much time on social media platforms. I often feel not good enough or like I am striving to keep up with others. This book will encourage you to live life to the fullest and to become who God meant for you to be!

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This is one of those books I will be retreading throughout life! Jordan Dooleys book is a dear friend filled with honest wisdom and vulnerability, laughs and a nudge towards who we are meant to be. She reminds us that our worth comes from who made us, not what we do. Taking the pressure to perform for others away, she gives practical tips on living your dream and owning each day in big and small ways. My copy is highlighted all over with encouragement, practical ideas, and reminders of grace and tenacity. Although I’m a mom of young kids, this book is important for high schoolers, college students, and adults alike. Get a copy and one to share!

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Own your Everyday was the book I needed to read. This book reminded me to show up for life and enjoy the here and now. You will be thankful you read this.

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