Surrounded by Vampires : Or, How to Slay the Time, Energy and Soul Suckers in Your Life

From the author of global bestseller Surrounded by Idiots comes an invaluable toolkit for dealing with friends and colleagues who suck the life out of social and workplace situations.

From The Sunday Times and international 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?

Or, do you have colleagues who take up your time and don't actually do much?

You could be surrounded by vampires! International bestselling author and behavioural expert Thomas Erikson will help you recognise and deal with the four most common vampires.

Be it time, energy, attention or habit vampires, these ubiquitous social villains can leave you feeling drained and depleted. Whether they're lurking in your office, hiding amongst friends and family, or invading your thoughts, vampires can be found all around you.

Fortunately, no human or habit Vampire can survive when the sun shines on them. With the help of the behavioural model made famous in Surrounded by Idiots, Thomas Erikson will help you spot the vampires around you and find your light to vanish their influence for good.

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'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