Surrounded by Vampires

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The funny and practical guide on how to spot - and slay - the time, energy and soul suckers in your life, from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Surrounded by Idiots.

Do you often feel exhausted by conversations? Are there people in your life with belittle you through words or actions? Do you have colleagues who take up your time and don't actually do much?

You could be surrounded by vampires!

In Surrounded by Vampires, behavioural expert and bestselling author Thomas Erikson reveals how to identify and deal with those who sap your energy - whether they’re colleagues, friends or even your own habits.

With practical tools and sharp insight, you’ll discover how to:

Recognise emotional and mental “vampires” in your daily life


  • Set limits and protect your time and wellbeing

  • Build emotional resilience and self-awareness

  • Reclaim your focus, motivation and inner calm


    Funny, wise and immediately useful, Surrounded by Vampires will help you banish the energy-suckers once and for all - and thrive in a life that feels lighter, calmer and more fulfilling.

    'With his trademark humor and practical insights…you'll learn how self-awareness is the key to preserving your time, energy, and sanity-no matter what comes your way.' Gay Hendricks, bestselling author of The Big Leap

    'Outstanding . . . Erikson impresses with his trademark facility for making research-based discussions accessible and entertaining'?Publishers Weekly

    ‘A good resource for understanding how different personalities communicate and deal with feedback…Everyone should read [it]' Business Insider

    ‘Equal parts logical, emotionally astute, and gut-wrenchingly funny…Buy it!' Jim McPartlin, author of The Enneagram at Work

    ‘Everyone can benefit from this book’ Booklist


    ©2023 Thomas Erikson (P)2023 Penguin Audio

    Critics Review

    'With his trademark humor and practical insights, Erikson will help you vanquish the 'energy vampires' in your life-even when it turns out you're the villain! Using his wildly successful behavior-based system, you'll learn how self-awareness is the key to preserving your time, energy, and sanity-no matter what comes your way.'
    Gay Hendricks, bestselling author of THE BIG LEAP
    'Thomas Erikson just gets it-this book is equal parts logical, emotionally astute, and gut-wrenchingly funny. His observations are studied in a way that don't come across as either snarky or preachy-he's one of us and sees what we have always known-vampires are real! This book gives you tools to ward off those who would try to suck out your joy. Buy it!'
    Jim McPartlin, author of THE ENNEAGRAM AT WORK

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