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Own Your Everyday

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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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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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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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I enjoyed reading this book by Jordan Dooley. After following her on social media for a while, it was nice to see her heart and hear more of her story. It was an encouragement and a refreshing breath of fresh air.

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This book is life changing!! I have suggested it to everyone I know. My church small group is even doing Jordan's devotional because of this book. No matter where you are in your life this book is for you!!!

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A great inspiration book! Jordan has a way of making you look at things in a different light. Will recommend to other friends and family!

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I have been a long time follower of Jordan, from following her blog to now her Podcast episodes. She is authentic and has this unique ability to connect with her community in a real way. Her book is no different, your brokenness is welcome here.

Jordan shares multiple stories throughout her book, from something as personal as her acne struggles and her grandma’s life and illness to her husbands struggles with not realizing what he thought at the time was his destiny. With each story she relates, she shares lessons learned, encouragement and implementable advice to help you as a reader struggling with the same issue to really own your everyday.

The book Own Your Everyday doesn’t just talk about overcoming imposter syndrome but also dives into topics such as: disappointment, shame, comparison, perfectionism and distraction.

If you are looking for an overcoming the imposter syndrome book to give you the nudge you need to overcome the pressure to prove and instead to show up everyday despite how unqualified you may feel, this just maybe the book for you. Certainly a book I am hoping to give a second read in the near future and I would encourage you to read it as well.

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An empowering girlfriend’s guide to a purpose-driven life, from the young entrepreneur and rising star behind SoulScripts and the SHE Podcast

“This book will meet you right where you are with a giant hug while also giving you a little kick in the pants.”—Audrey Roloff, New York Times bestselling coauthor of A Love Letter Life, founder of Always More, cofounder of Beating50Percent

Does it ever seem like you still have to find your purpose or that you’re stuck with “unfigured-out dreams”? Do you feel the pressure to prove yourself or worry about what others will think?

You are not the only one.

From accidentally starting a small business instead of using her college degree, to embarrassing herself onstage in front of thousands, to wasting time worrying about what others think or say, Jordan Lee Dooley knows exactly how that feels—and she’s learned some important lessons about living a purposeful life along the way.

An influential millennial widely recognized for her tagline turned international movement, “Your Brokenness is Welcome Here,” Jordan has become a go-to source that women around the world look to for inspiration in their faith, work, relationships, and everyday life.

Now, in this approachable but actionable read that’s jam-packed with practical tools, Jordan equips you to

• tackle obstacles such as disappointment, perfectionism, comparison, and distraction
• remove labels and break out of the box of expectations
• identify and eliminate excuses and unnecessary stress about an unknown future
• overcome the lie that you can’t live your God-given purpose until you reach a certain goal or milestone

If you ever feel you need to shift your mindset but don’t know how, this book will help you overcome shame, practice gratitude, and redefine success.


Love love books that uplift you!!!
I'm always in search of good clean books and I'm glad this one was it!
I recomend this one to anyone who wants more postive vibes in thier lives and is searching for better reads!
5 stars!

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I wish this book had been around when I was going to college, but it's great even now as a mid-20s in the midst of career and family pressures! Jordan has a great way of giving you the heart-to-heart, best friend advice you really need to hear. She confronts so many issues that women face today - and we often don't even know we have them. This is a must read for anyone struggling to find their way in life.

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I really enjoyed this book. It was a great conversation about life, purpose, and potential. I liked getting to know Jordan’s story and finding some comforting advice about what it means to live a life full of purpose and happiness.

This book felt like sitting down to have coffee with a close friend. I knew nothing about the author before reading the book and have since started following her because I felt like she was talking directly to me with her advice. I think that’s what my friend and a lot of readers like about this book, that it feels practical, relatable, and real, just like having coffee with a friend. It’s honest, open, and direct without being harsh or overwhelming.

I really enjoyed reading this book because it helped me feel like my thoughts and doubts are normal and even okay. I appreciated Jordan’s advice and discussion points as well as her personal stories and reflection.

I would recommend this book to anyone who's feeling a little lost or without purpose. No matter where you are in your life you can get something out of this book, from taking inventory of where you’re spending your time to acknowledging your feelings and taking a step toward living your purpose.

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I've been following Jordan Dooley for a few years now and have really enjoyed her authenticity and her heart for helping women. When I found out she had a book coming out and I had a chance to be apart of her launch team, I knew wanted to read it.

I thought that maybe the book would be geared more to younger women (either single or newly married without kids), but I found plenty of of things that really applied to me...married in my 30's, with 2 kids, and a full-time job.

The author writes in such a down-to-earth manner and her words are encouraging to women in all different stages of life. My main take-away from the book was that we all have a purpose and we just need to find it and start living and loving the life we've been given. Stop trying to be perfect and stop comparing ourselves to one another, just go out there and be who God wants/calls you to be. There were a few quotes that stayed with me and here are a couple I want to share:

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

"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 right now."

These two quotes have really resonated with me and I really need to take them to heart and learn to love my everyday...the here and now.

This book was so good and I wish I would've read something like this in college/or right out of college. I think it would have saved me a lost of stress and heartache if I would have stopped trying to be perfect and stopped trying to compare my life with other people's lives.

E-book – I received a free copy of this book from Waterbrook and Multmomah for the purpose of an honest review. All opinions are my own.

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What a great book! I was hoping to find some inspiration for something I have been going through and ended up with so many highlights and quotes from this book that are truly life changing. I love that she isn’t afraid of using faith to back up the advice in the book. I think this is a great book for people in all walks of life who may be going through a hard time or even just as a reminder that the small everyday things are what can really be the difference in making big changes. Highly recommend.

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