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Own Your Everyday

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There are some books that we do not want to end, and “Own Your Everyday” was one of those books for me! At first, I was thinking that maybe this book was more geared towards younger readers: teens and college students who were still figuring out which direction that they want their lives to go in. However, I was pleasantly surprised to find that I could really connect to many parts of this book, and I found plenty of truths that applied to my life as a 32 year old mama with an established career.

Reading this book felt a lot like having a conversation with a dear friend. Jordan writes in a very real and down to earth way, and her words were very encouraging to women in many different stages of life. My main take away from the book was to not just sit around and wait for the perfect circumstances, but go out into the world and live a life of purpose NOW. Do not be a perfectionist who thinks you are a failure if life does not go a certain way. Instead, live a life where your purpose is to love others well, and let any failures instead become a learning experience.

Some quotes that stood out to me from the book include:

“You cannot live your purpose if you if you are so preoccupied with with trying to make it look like someone else’s.”

“Stop waiting for someday or one day to be more disciplined, take a tiny step toward your dream, or try new things. You’ll get stuck living for one day. Start right here, in your everyday. You never know what amazing things it could bring.”

“You won’t even be happy when you get to where you’re going if you don’t learn to love your imperfect, everyday life now.”

“I hope you do big things and go after your wildest dreams. But guess what? You cannot do the big, cool, extraordinary things until you learn to show up for the not so cool, everyday things. There is no way around that.”

I would recommend this to any woman from high school age on up who feels that this message resonates with them. I was blessed to receive an advanced reader’s copy of this book from the publisher, Waterbrook and Multnomah, in exchange for my honest review.

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I just finished an advanced copy of this amazing book, it is such a fun and impactful read.
Jordan is so honest and spoke straight to my heart. I loved how it was written... Not because it was perfect English, but because it read like a conversation, as if Jordan was sitting with me and speaking to me directly.
But what I loved most about this book is that it is full of practical advice. Jordan speaks about topics that I think every woman can relate to and shares her own stories, and actually gives tips we can implement into our day to day lives to live out the truths she is sharing.
I do think this is a must read for every woman out there.

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What are your priorities? Are they plainly evident to others by the way you live your life? As you answer these questions and examine your life, the author will lead you down a path to own your everyday.

How many of us waste time, energy and emotions on comparing? Wouldn’t it be so much better to spend our time, energy and emotions on being more compassionate, getting connected and helping to create community? The author offers helpful and practical advice as to how to accomplish these important things.

I loved reading about the friendship between Jordan and Mel. They became fast friends and were able to be vulnerable with each other. They instantly enjoyed each other’s company while laughing and spending time together. Close friendships are gifts from God and every woman needs at least one.

Each of us needs at least one person, in our corner, who dares us to dream. Now that I have read this book, I will be looking for others to encourage and I will dare them to dream.

This book is loaded with good advice, but my personal favorite is to develop an attitude of gratitude. It’s easy to be grateful for the good things in life, but we also need to be grateful for the disappointments and setbacks. Our difficult experiences can be valuable lessons and redirect us to something even better than what we were originally hoping for.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Waterbrook & Multnomah through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

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I love how Jordan writes to you as friend! Her first chapter starts by putting things into perspective of what real life is and is a reality check to not put other people on a pedestal because of their following or title. Jordan has such a way with taking stories from her own life and bringing us right there with her and sharing what we can learn from it.

She speaks the truth in love and makes you second guess your insecurities. I love how everything comes back to the purpose of who we are and why we are here and how to let go the pressure to prove ourselves.She doesn’t sugar coat things and you feel understood by her relatable stories. It was so powerful when she drew a connection between her struggle with cystic acne and how our insecurities stem from what’s going on inside because it’s not something you would want to think about but she meets you there and provides truth to encourage and help you rethink things. It’s so easy to build walls around ourselves and create an ideal image for who we are but it always comes back to what’s going on in our hearts.

Jordan helps you uncover struggles and lies you are believing and encourages you to work through them.

What an absolutely amazing book! I highly recommend it. So full of wisdom and truth!

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Holy moly! This book got straight to the heart of things. It really forced me to look at my own motivation for what I do and where I struggle with my sense of purpose. If you want to begin peeling back the layers of insecurities in your own life, then this is the book for you. You don't have to be perfect or perform for everyone. You just have to be clear in your "why" and let that carry through in your life. That will guide everything you do and help you fulfill your purpose. Doesn't mean you have to have it all figured out! But this will give you a good start in overcoming some of the things that often hold you back.

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I really enjoyed this book! I’ve been following Jordan on social media for a few years now, and have always found her writing style very accessible and realistic.

When I first started this book, I was concerned it was going to be a very fluffy self-help book with a lot of platitudes but not a lot of actionable content. I was proven wrong pretty much immediately. Jordan has listed tactical steps to take to address things like perfectionism, uncertainty, and insecurity, which I really appreciate. I highlighted a ton of text to refer back to later, and am already brainstorming ways I can apply her tips.

I think the book gets stronger about 25% of the way through, so I encourage you to stick with it through the introduction and really get to the meat of her advice.

One comment, though - can writers please stop referring to their readers as “sister”?! 😅

All in all, I really liked this book and would recommend it.

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Someone else described this as a “conversation meets guide book” and I totally agree! Jordan begins by letting the reader know she’s the same as us and I truly felt I was getting advice from a close friend and learning from her experiences. This is a great read for anyone who struggles with comparison and self doubt. After each section, Jordan lists out practical ways to help overcome imposter syndrome and insecurities,

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"Own Your Everyday" by Jordan Lee Dooley is an encouraging book for women about stepping up and being the person they were created to be. Dooley points out that often we are the thing that holds us back from a purposeful life. That being said, Dooley provides honest and helpful tips to push aside doubt and comparison to lead readers towards their goals.

Dooley excels when she is in storytelling mode. Readers can feel encouraged by knowing Dooley has had the same struggles, and overcame or is still in the struggle. She is real, so as she shares her experience she feels like a trustworthy voice, a friend in a coffee shop, a phone call at the perfect moment. She gives tangible examples, rather than unrealistic ones, that allow readers to connect to her and to each other.

The biggest thing this book provides is a change in mindset. In order to live a purposeful life, we must reevaluate our desires and goals. Dooley reminds us that we were created with a purpose and it takes one step in the right direction to change everything.

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This book really is a game-changer! Jordan spoke right into my heart and every chapter was filled with stories that were totally relateable, practical advice, and encouragement that spurred me to take action. I haven't read a book that pushes me toward my goals and towards Jesus at the same time like this one does. I'm recommending it to ALL my friends and every woman out there.

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Through reading my ARC, I fell in love with this book. The writing is polished, yet down-to-earth. Jordan's writing is so relatable. Reading this book feels like sitting down to coffee with a good friend.

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This is a MUST read!! Jordan makes it so personal, as if you were joining her for a cup of coffee! This book is so needy in our society as women! As women we all struggle with insecurities & finding out purpose. Jordan lays the truth out about what the Bible says about these topics! I highly recommend all women to grab your copy today!! SO good!

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Where to start....Jordan writes as if she's literally sitting next to you on your couch, sipping coffee and chatting about life-the good, the bad, and the ugly. It's that personable. It's that authentic. You already feel like you're best friends, which makes reading this so much better.
I want to share this book with every woman and girl. Jordan's realness is a breath of fresh air in this social media driven age that bombards us with all these positive truths and "realness", but Jordan takes a step back and address the normalness we tend to lose sight of in all that. I can't wait for another one in the future.

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*Book release in May of 2019

I was blessed enough to receive an ARC of this amazing and beautiful book. I found Jordan through YouTube and eventually Instagram. I absolutely adore hearing her tech the Word and her take on topics. So when I heard she had a book coming I was ecstatic!

I love how Jordan dove into tough topics that other books may not. It went deep into issues and I love that in a book. It also kept the easy-to-read-and-understand nature that Jordan writes like in her Instagram and speaks on her YouTube videos.

In one of the chapter near the end of the book Jordan talks about redefining your “success” and what it means to you. That instead of writing an entire book and calling that your success, make your success 1,000 words a day. Being off your phone by 7pm. Etc. I loved that! I feel like it creates more positive in one’s daily life— and don’t we all need more of that good stuff?!

Overall I adored this book and highly, highly recommend it! It would make a great Bible study for you and friends at church or coworkers! It’s easy to read (which I love in non-fiction books!) and goes deep into topics.

Solid five stars

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The manuscript that NetGalley provided was for Purpose, not Own Your Everyday. So, I am not certain if anything within the manuscript changed or if only the title, subtitle, and book cover image changed.

Regarding Purpose, I felt like it was written in a choppy way -- stringing tweet-able sentences together. The intended audience wasn't clear, as I often felt talked-down-to as if the author was writing to teenagers while talking about marriage, jobs, and grades. I definitely would not recommend or purchase Purpose, but it could have greatly changed between that manuscript and Own Your Everyday! This review and rating are for the Purpose manuscript.

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This is an excellent book for the perfectionist who is trying to escape the confines of their own making. While the book is supported with scripture, there's so much to be gained by those with religion and those without.

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Purpose is a book that would speak to women of all generations. Many out there are wondering "what's my purpose?" and many struggle with insecurities, expectations and the pressure to prove oneself. This book will guide you through the many obstacles women today face and help you overcome lies from the enemy so you can live your true purpose right where you are and just as you are: a beloved daughter of God.

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I love Jordan’s down to earth and conversational style. She’s open about her struggles and approaches everything with such relatability.

Purpose is just as good as her podcast and her blog. You won’t be disappoint.

My favorite part was how she added in action steps to help put her advice into play.

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You can let life happen to you, or you can live your life with purpose. It is up to you. But it isn’t easy. What is getting in the way of you living out your purpose in life? Jordan Lee Dooley shares things that have kept her from living her full purpose and explores other common hiccups we face in this life, ultimately encouraging readers to overcome and live the life of purpose God has called us to.

I really like that the author’s age gives her a wide age-range audience appeal. She writes of single days and married days, teen days, college days, and adulting struggles. She should resonate just as much with teens, college students, and those decades older than her. She writes with a refreshing, friendly style that feels like you’re talking to an old friend. She isn’t lecturing, but she’s sharing from the heart some hard lessons she’s learned in hopes you can learn those same lessons the easier way. This book isn’t as much about finding your “calling” as it is about living the life God wants you to live and what often gets in the way of that. I appreciate the way Dooley is open and honest about her own personal struggles, and I found her suggestions to be solid and inspiring. Whether you’re a new Christian or seasoned believer, there are refreshing reminders in here to keep your Christian walk healthy. Highly recommended for any woman who wants to grow in their Christian walk.

I received an ARC of this title from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

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Purpose, by Jordan Dooley, truly inspired me. The author speaks to women struggling with difficult periods in their lives, as well as perfectionism, shame, insecurities, distractions, rejection, and other obstacles to peace and emotional well-being. Dooley is a wonderful storyteller, and she uses highly relatable metaphors from everyday life to illustrated her points. I loved this book and found it very helpful. Highly recommended.

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