Surrounded by Vampires by Thomas Erikson

Your energy is sacred. This book teaches you how to protect it.

Do certain conversations leave you drained? Do some people or habits dim your spark?
You might be surrounded by time, energy, or even soul vampires those who deplete your joy while giving nothing back.

Thomas Erikson a bestselling behavioral expert uses his acclaimed four-colour DISC model to help you:

• Spot Time Vampires who hijack your hours
• Identify Energy Vampires who feed off your passion
• Recognise Soul Vampires who diminish your spirit
  …and even confront Habit Vampires like social media, procrastination, or negative self-talk

This isn’t just another self-help tool. It’s a survival guide for modern life. Erikson offers clarity, humour, and practical strategies because no vampire can thrive in the light of self-awareness

At The Growth Shelf, we believe true growth begins with boundary in our time, energy, and soul. This book is your mirror and your shield, all in one.

💡 In its pages, you'll discover:

• How different personality types attract different “vampires”
• How emotional manipulation and burnout hide behind everyday interactions
• Strategies for healthy boundaries, assertive communication, and self-preservation
• How to build an “energy ecosystem” filled with people and habits that uplift you, not deplete you 

This is more than a read, it’s a reclaiming of your inner light.

Because the most important fight isn’t against others, it’s for your peace.