Surrounded by energy Vampires Thomas Erikson

"Surrounded by Energy Vampires: How to Slay the Time, Joy, and Soul Suckers in Your Life" is a book by Thomas Erikson. It identifies several recurring energy-draining archetypes, such as the bully, the drama queen, the perfectionist, the narcissist, the chronic victim, and the passive-aggressive. The book offers concrete countermeasures, including setting boundaries, blocking time, reducing exposure, increasing discipline, and reclaiming control over attention and effort.