*As part of the launch team for Own Your Everyday, I received an Advanced Reader Copy of this book for free. I did pre-order the book myself before the launch team was even formed. All opinions are my own.

You guys, I have loved Jordan Lee Dooley and all the work she does for about a year now. My sister-in-law introduced me to her and she has changed the way I study the bible. Anyway, I just feel like Jordan gets me, you know? She understands the pressures women face in our society. She understands waiting for things that are “supposed” to happen in your life. And she understands being afraid to have big dreams.

That’s why when I found out she was writing a book, I pre-ordered it as soon as possible. No joke. I ordered it back in January before it was even called Own Your Everyday.

Then Jordan asked for people to join a launch team for the book and I JUMPED on that opportunity.

Anyway, I tell you all this to say that before I even cracked the book, I was ready to support it because I fully support the author. Because she just gets me.

Anyway, let’s get on to the review shall we…

Own Your Everyday by Jordan Lee Dooley

5/5 stars

First I want to say this is NOT your typical motivational, self-help book. In fact, it’s kinda the opposite of what I think of when I think of self-help books written by successful online business women. Jordan talks about taking the pressure off of yourself to do big things and instead encourages you to be intentional with and find purpose in your normal everyday life.

I personally really needed to hear this. At a time in our culture when everybody and their dog seems to have a blog or some kind of online business, there is so much pressure out there to prove ourselves. At least for me. I want to prove (mostly to myself) that I have a place. That I belong. That I am good enough.

But as Jordan says, I am a child of God. And that is enough. To find our purpose, we must first know our identity and our identity isn’t our job or accomplishments. Our identity is that we are His and He has a plan for us. It’s what we do with the opportunities He gives us EVERY DAY that matters.

And no this book is NOT just for entrepreneurs or women with an online presence or trying to start their own businesses. I will be revisiting this book throughout my life, I can already tell. Those are just the chapters that spoke to me the most in this season of my life.

Another thing I love about Own Your Everyday is that every chapter tells a personal story or describes a situation that the reader can identify with. Then gives actual action steps to overcome the issue. Jordan presents these steps in a simple list first and then explains each step further. Jordan gives tangible help in all these situations rather than just throwing in inspirational quotes and saying things like “listen to God’s will for your life” (which can often be hard to hear).

In Conclusion:

So basically I would recommend this book to ANY woman in ANY stage of life! It’s a breath of fresh air. It’s a different perspective on life and the pressures we face today. And it’s all presented in the context of faith and love.

Have you heard of Jordan? Do you think you could benefit from this book? In what areas of your life do you feel the pressure to prove yourself?

Thanks for reading!

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