Stay busy

If you were one of the unfortunate victims of a corporate down-sizing, staying busy is VERY important. Sitting home and feeling sorry is good for only the first few days. Staying busy keeps your mind busy.
The first priority is finding new employment. With the advent of the web, job searches are a snap compared to even 10 years ago. Sites like job.travel let you sort opportunities by career path, industry or location. Jobs in travel and hospitality offer many possibilities.
While job search is primary, there will still be lots of free time in a day. Maybe online classes to complete a degree. Or additional courses to obtain certification in your field. If your current occupation is being phased out in this country, maybe a new degree all together?
Improving oneself is always beneficial, it shows a prospective employer you are motivated to learn more. But that will still leave hours to fill and Oprah just isn't that interesting. Volunteering is an option. Even during my last period of unemployment, there are still many people that are worse off. There are food banks that help the truly poor or soup kitchens for the homeless. Check with your place of worship or county services, they can provide lists where a donation of time and a smile will help someone that is truly down and out.