Surrounded by Vampires: How to Slay the Time, Energy and Soul Suckers in Your Life from the Bestselling Author of Surrounded By Idiots

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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.

'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

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    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

    Ratings and reviews

    4.5
    2 reviews
    Chandra Shekhar Pandey
    September 29, 2025
    Exceptionally good book for HR professionals.
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