Women Can Now Recession-Proof Their Lives

Online, December 3, 2010 (Newswire.com) - Ardore (www.myardore.com), a lifestyle company dedicated to women, announces its newest program, Bloom, which is a cost-effective development tool geared to helping women overcome the challenges of the current economic crisis. Developed by coaching experts and life strategists, this workbook-driven platform provides an easy-to-follow, step-by-step approach for women to re-evaluate their current situation and determine their next steps based on values and preferences. Additionally, women will be able to access Ardore's unique networking platform, which helps them connect quickly with others for support, mentoring, and invaluable contacts. With many facing hardship due to the recession, the female population can maximize the situation by fully realizing what it is they wish to pursue.

According to an article in the New York Times by Steven Greenhouse, "Recession Drives Women Back to the Work Force (http://nyti.ms/fuPec)," "The federal Bureau of Labor Statistics (www.bls.gov) found preliminary evidence of affluent women returning to the labor force. When it comes to women with a college education who are 25 to 44 years old and living with a spouse, the proportion of those working or looking for work increased to 78.4 percent in the first half of 2009, from 76 percent in the first half of 2007. Economists say this is surprising because the percentage of people in the work force usually drops as unemployed workers grow discouraged and stop looking for work in a recession."

"We believe it's important for all women to take the time to step back from their lives and determine what's working and what's not on a regular basis. However, during a crisis period, taking time out to re-evaluate your life is a critical component to creating a plan of action that is successful," said Ardore CEO Ashley Lewis. "Because of this reason, we created Bloom. It's an easy way to assess and then move forward with smart choices that will yield more positive results overall. Women can thoughtfully and systematically make decisive and beneficial decisions, not just out of haste or necessity, but out of conviction and passion for their pursuit. This will ultimately factor in the quality of their lives in the long run."