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.
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.
'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
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.
Praise for Surrounded by Vampires and Thomas Erikson:
'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
'Life changing' 5-star reader review
'Has enabled better communication with my peers and colleagues as well as my family.' 5-star reader review
'Clear, insightful easy to read book with plenty [of] practical advice' 5-star reader review
'A must-read to guide you on understanding yourself and others' 5-star reader review
