Surrounded by Vampires Or, How to Slay the Time, Energy and Soul Suckers in Your Life
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Thomas Erikson is a Swedish behavioural expert, bestselling author and active lecturer, who has worked with countless companies including IKEA, Coca Cola, Microsoft, Volvo and KIA Motors. Surrounded by Idiots (Omgiven Av Idioter) has become a runaway bestseller, selling over 3 million copies worldwide and having been translated into 55 languages. Together, his books have sold more than 10 million copies worldwide.'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
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