Book Review- Good Vibes Good Life by Vex King

Alright, let’s talk about Good Vibes, Good Life by Vex King – the book that promises to help you level up your life, one positive thought at a time. I chose this book to discuss in the membership book club as it’s the first self help book I ever read and honestly, it changed my life. I think I read the whole thing in a few hours (but I do bloody love a good book, I’m a total nerd).

Vex King is a social media guru turned author, and this book reads like he’s speaking directly to you (which, let’s be honest, is exactly what we need from self-help). It’s about self-love, manifesting good vibes, and building a life that feels, well, fucking fantastic. King talks about everything from dealing with toxic people (you know, the ones who make you want to scream into a pillow) to cultivating daily habits that boost your mindset.

Why I Liked It

First off, Good Vibes, Good Life isn’t your typical, stuffy self-help book. King doesn’t bombard you with scientific research or make you feel like you need a PhD in mindfulness to understand him. He keeps it simple, like your wise, occasionally sweary friend who knows you’re a hot mess but believes in your potential. And the tone? It’s like he’s giving you a pep talk over a glass of wine, or a pint, down your local.

There’s some solid, no-bullshit advice about setting boundaries (because let’s face it, we all need help saying “no” without feeling like a total dick), practicing gratitude, and cutting out negative self-talk. King tells you to embrace self-love in a way that feels attainable, not like you’ve got to become some sort of zen master. And sure, there’s a bit of "you are the universe" woo-woo stuff (but don’t worry, he doesn’t advocate chanting barefoot at the full moon), and it’s balanced with practical advice you can actually use in day-to-day life.

The Bits That Made Me Think

King dives into self-worth, and he doesn’t sugarcoat it: you need to work on it. Balls. You can’t just read one book and be fixed…. If only it were that easy! One of my favourite bits is where he reminds you that "you can’t pour from an empty cup" – essentially, stop giving all your energy to people who wouldn’t even piss on you if you were on fire. Harsh? Maybe. Necessary? Absolutely.

He also gets into manifesting your dreams, but don’t roll your eyes just yet – he’s not telling you to sit around on your bum wishing for things to magically happen. It’s more about putting in the work, but with the right mindset. You’ve got to believe you deserve good things to come your way, and let’s be honest, most of us are pretty crap at that. King’s way of explaining it makes you actually feel like you can give it a go without having to live like a Buddhist monk to achieve it.

A Few Eye-Rolls

Now, not everything’s a home run. There are moments where it gets a bit fluffy – the kind of “just focus on your vibrations” talk that might make you feel like you’ve wandered into a crystal shop by accident. But even when King veers into the more mystical side of things, he keeps it grounded enough to not lose you. Plus, if you’ve read any other self-help books, you’ll recognise some of the standard advice (like meditation, journaling, etc) that pops up everywhere and y’all know I’m a MASSIVE fan of!

Final Thoughts

If you’re after a book that will kick your negative thoughts in the balls and help you start living a life that feels good, Good Vibes, Good Life is worth your time. Vex King blends self-love, spirituality, and real-world wisdom into something that doesn’t make you want to throw the book across the room in frustration (a rarity in the self-help world).

It’s not going to fix all your problems overnight, but it’ll definitely give you the tools to start sorting your sh*t out. So grab a copy, pour yourself a drink, and get ready to turn those good vibes on full blast.

Verdict: Good vibes, easy read and definitely a great place to start in the world of self development books.