Although the job wasn't thrilling, I did meet some great people, got out of the house every day, and learned the Boot Scoot Boogie. There is real power in getting out of bed in the morning and having somewhere to go. There's no shame in being out of work. The hardest part of this is keeping your chin up while you're going through this. The best advice I can offer is to set aside a certain amount of time every day to work the computer and work the phones, and make it a part of your day until you find the job you want.
Family is everything.
When you lose a job, your whole family is affected. It's hard not to let that seep into your relationship with your significant other and, especially, your kids. Don't take it out on them. I know that's easier said than done, but let them support you emotionally for a while as you get your stuff together. Losing a job is like being ripped out of a comfortable family.