ABSTRACT
This introduction presents an overview of the key concepts discussed in this book. The book focuses on the research of Organizational Psychology and Occupational Stress from a different point of view. It links the modern work environment with the features and way of life of the famous Greek Spartan warriors. The book explains the mechanisms through which occupational stress negatively affects our lives as well as in proposing techniques that would help individuals to enhance their coping skills in dealing with stress. It presents the Spartan lifestyle and details about the Spartan warriors and also providing brief historical information related to the topic of stress. The book also focuses on the modern work environment and on the current situation regarding occupational stress as well as on the ways through which individuals can become Spartan W@rkers and thus more resilient to stress.
