Surrounded by Vampires by Thomas Erikson is a practical guide to recognizing and dealing with people, habits, and situations that drain your time, energy, attention, and motivation. If certain conversations leave you exhausted, colleagues constantly consume your time, or negative behaviours affect your everyday life, this book offers useful strategies for understanding and managing these challenges.

International bestselling author and behavioural expert Thomas Erikson uses the behavioural model introduced in Surrounded by Idiots to explore four common types of “vampires” — time vampires, energy vampires, attention vampires, and habit vampires. These can appear in the workplace, among friends and family, or even within your own routines and thought patterns.

Surrounded by Vampires helps readers identify draining behaviours, understand why they affect them, and develop healthier ways to respond. By becoming more aware of the people and habits around you, you can protect your time and energy, improve communication, and create more balanced relationships.