How to Play Call of Duty Ghosts Multiplayer

Call of Duty Ghosts (COD Ghosts) has added more features in the usual multiplayer arena. For you to be able to dominate the online matches, you will have to master new strategies and techniques to become a COD: Ghosts pro player.

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Edit Part 1: Start Smart

1. Master the controls. COD Ghosts has a few extra nifty features that allow for a mix of maneuvers while playing online.
   
   
   
   • The usual moves such as running (left analog stick), aiming (left button), shooting (right trigger), and others are not changed. Even accessing the streak rewards can still be activated via d-pad. Viewing player stats and accessing the menu while in a multiplayer session stays untouched as well.
   
   
   • You can adjust your controller to your liking. For example, you will be able to transfer the shoot action to the left trigger if you prefer it that way. Almost all the buttons can be re-assigned with different actions.
   
   
   • Remember the run jump move from Black Ops 2? Well, it’s back and it’s been changed to run and slide. To execute this move, start-off running by holding down the right analog stick and pushing it forward. After a few seconds of running, press square (or B on the Xbox 360) to slide on your knees. Holding it down a bit more will make your player hit the ground.
   
   
   • Another cool feature in COD Ghosts is the ability to lean around corners. This can be done by going behind a wall. At its very edge, press the aim button (left button) and your player will lean out from behind the wall.
   
   
   
   


2. Play the campaign. Playing campaign will get you accustomed to the COD Ghosts controls, and immerses you in the story while doing so.
   
   
   
   
   
   • You can adjust the campaign’s difficulty setting. It’s recommended that you play in normal mode first, then advance to difficult mode for tougher AI enemies. Remember, practice makes for a good player.
   
   
   • If you want a more exciting way of practicing your skills with other players, you can also try playing Extinction mode. It is a co-op mode wherein online players try to survive wave after wave of aliens!
   
   
   
   


3. Play a private match. This is the best practice you could have before stepping in the multiplayer arena. Private matches can simulate an actual multiplayer session with AI enemies called bots.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   • You can setup your private game to your preference. You can customize AI levels, weapons, maps, and even winning conditions.
   
   
   • Take advantage of this opportunity to get familiar with all the weapons available in COD Ghosts. Once you get them all figured out, you will easily be able to switch to your weapon of choice during an online match with real players.
   
   
   
   

Edit Part 2: Prepare for Multiplayer

1. Customize your appearance. One great way to stick out from other players is by giving your player its own identity. Thus, applying customization to your player gives you a sense of ownership.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   • You can now choose your player’s gender, something that hasn’t been possible before.
   
   
   • There are a lots of customizable features in COD Ghosts; there are so many that some need to be unlocked first before you can access them.
   
   
   
   


2. Choose Proper Loadout. In COD Ghosts, you need squad points to unlock certain loadouts. The stronger loadouts are harder to unlock, so plan out what you want to buy later in the game.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   • If you are unsure what attachment or equipment you want, try picking up scattered weapons from dead players and go try them out. By doing so, you can decide which loadout is best for you.
   
   
   • Choose the appropriate weapon that will complement your game style. When you play multiplayer for the first time, you will just have access to the basic weapons available on each sniper rifle, shotgun, and automatic rifle category. Make sure to choose a weapon that you think that can bring you a couple of rank ups until you get to unlock other weapons that you really prefer.
   
   
   • Don’t forget to select the most effective lethal/tactical equipment in your arsenal. Being effective of course still depends on how you choose to play. For example, using the motion sensor is definitely helpful for snipers, since it can alert them of approaching enemies.
   
   
   
   


3. Select Killstreak Rewards. Just like loadouts, higher tier killstreaks are unclockable with higher squad points. Match your killstreak rewards with the type of game play you have in mind.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   • One of the killstreak rewards is summoning Riley, the guard dog that is also present in the game’s campaign mode. Riley can kill up to five enemies before bidding goodbye.
   
   
   • If you’re almost done completing a killstreak, make sure you go slowly and land a final kill to unlock a reward. There is no sense rushing and getting killed, as this just resets your killstreak.
   
   
   
   


4. Know your maps. There are 15 multiplayer maps (including the pre-order bonus DLC map) included in COD Ghosts. These maps are dynamic and designed to cater to different styles of playing.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   • Maps in COD Ghosts include a lot of interactive factors. There are collapsible walls, elevators, and other stuff that could definitely change the tie of the game. Use this element to your advantage.
   
   
   • Aside from interactive factors, there will also be maps with earthquakes and other environmental events that could actually hurt players (like drowning). Watch out for these events to prevent unnecessary fatalities.
   
   
   
   

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1. Find a game. Multiplayer has three game modes, namely Standard, Hardcore, and Clan vs Clan. Among the three, Standard and Hardcore are what you’re most likely to be familiar with. Clan vs Clan is a new addition, which requires you to register first in a COD Ghost app for access.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   • After selecting a mode, you will then have to choose the kind of match that you would like to enter. Matches like Team Deathmatch, Domination, and other familiar online matches are still present in COD Ghosts.
   
   
   • There are new additions to online matches include Cranked, Blitz, Search and Rescue, and Hunted. Some of these matches are just spin-offs of old matches like Hunted, which is patterned to the old match called Headquarters.
   
   
   • For best squad points results, you may want to choose Team Tactical in Hardcore mode. However, if you want the most fun online experience with a decent amount of squad points, go choose Team Deathmatch, Domination, or Ground War.
   
   
   
   


2. Coordinate with your team. Unless you’re playing Free For All, which is a solo match, it is vital for you to communicate with your other teammates. Connect your headset and start chatting strategy with your team.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   • You can invite or join your team’s party while in-game. his will make your communication with them more effective. You can later add them in your friends list if you find them cool to play with.
   
   
   • There’s a new feature in COD Ghosts multiplayer that is called Field Orders. This is a rather unique addition, for it happens randomly. Sometimes a downed enemy will drop a blue suitcase which you can pick up. This suitcase will have a “Field Order” for you to complete. If you manage to pull off the task, it is equivalent to a free kill streak!
   
   
   
   


3. Know your style. You should have known by now what your play style is. You could be a stealth killer or a rampage killer. Decide on which path you what to progress so that you can unlock perks that suit your playing style.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   • For stealth type players, equip yourself with light weapons to get the perks under Stealth (Takedown, Blind Eye, Dead Silence, Incog, Of the Grid).
   
   
   • For all out rampage type players, you should have the perks under Resistance (Resilience, ICU, Focus, Tac Resist, Blast Shield). Choose high damage weapons and don’t worry about being loud and dangerous.
   
   
   • Some players choose the waiting game… the snipers. These players don’t move too much and just wait for their prey to cross their sniper rifle’s cross hair. Usually they also use the Stealth perks to avoid being spotted.
   
   
   
   


4. Keep track of the mini-map. As the game progresses, you will notice that enemy locations will be indicated in your mini-map screen. This can be helpful to sneak behind enemy lines and surprise them with a back attack.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   • The mini-map will give you hints as to where the enemy’s respawn spots are. Just keep in mind that enemies will likely respawn to spots away from you or your teammates’ locations.
   
   
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5. Exploit the enemies’ weakness. Every class has its weakness. So once you learned the majority of your enemies’ class – it is time for you to switch on a different loadout that will likely to counter them.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   • Make sure you have loadouts for specific classes. One for stealth class, defender class, and sniper class. An example of exploiting weakness is when stealth class being effective against sniper class since they move quietly and could easily dodge long shots.
   
   
   
   


6. Use squad points wisely. As you might know by now, pretty much everything needs squad points to be unlocked. That being said, it is important for you to distribute these points accordingly.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   • Depending on your chosen class, unlock first the perks and equipments that are aligned to your class. For example, if you are working on your stealth class, start collecting squad points to unlock Dead Silence, as these will be very useful in your style of playing.
   
   
   • You could easily earn squad points by completing Operations. This is a list of simple tasks that you need to accomplish to earn extra squad points. An example of an Operation is to run for a certain distance.
   
   
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7. Keep on playing. You may start slowly but with constant multiplayer gaming, you will be an experienced player in no time. Learn the techniques and be with a strong team to make your progress faster and be in the big league battling it out with the big boys of COD Ghosts.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   • Long exposure with veteran players will surely sharpen your craft in playing online. You will definitely learn a thing or two from them.
   
   
   • Spending a lot of time playing online means you will be ranking up faster compared to those who just play casually. When you finally unlock high level perks and equipments – you will surely have an obvious edge against other online players.
   
   
   • Once you reach the highest rank, you can prestige your player; this is a big deal to COD players. Do this a couple of times and other players will acknowledge you as a Pro player.
   
   
   
   

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How to Breed Goldfish

Breeding goldfish is not as easy as it sounds. Creating the right environment for your goldfish, finding fertile mates, encouraging procreation and ensuring the correct incubation and birth of eggs are all essential steps in breeding goldfish. It can be time consuming and expensive, so it’s difficult to turn a profit on such ventures. However, if done correctly you may just surprise yourself. Like many tasks, the key is attention to detail and patience.

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Edit Part One: Setting the Right Conditions for Breeding

1. Plan far enough in advance. It takes a long time to create the right environment for mating. Buy your fish nearly a year in advance. July and August are the best months to purchase your fish, as goldfish like to breed during the Spring.
   
   
   
   • ^{The first thing you want to do (assuming you already have a smaller tank that can hold at least 4 gallons, or 15 liters) is to clean your newly purchased breeders. By adding 80 eye drops of Formaldehyde, 6 drops of Copper Sulphate and just 1 small measure of Terramycin, you will be able to clean the goldfish and the tank to keep all healthy.}
   
   
   
   


2. ^{Create the right tank environment. The tank you plan to breed them in should hold at least 20 gallons (75.7 liters) of water. Additionally, add the necessary props for a natural-looking goldfish habitat. This normally includes natural or artificial bushy plants or fertile, sprawling fibers.}
   
   
   
   
   
   • ^{When females lay their eggs, they usually anchor them to something solid. If you’re going to let them breed naturally, you’ll definitely want a lush environment. If you’re going to breed them artificially, no plants are necessary, although they do improve quality of life (and act as a great water filter) when the fish are not breeding.}
   
   
   • ^{Consider investing in spawning mops. Spawning mops are made of floating nylon string into which females send their eggs.[2] You don’t need spawning mops if you have plenty of brush, plants, or other fibrous material, but they’re an easy, efficient way of safeguarding your goldfish eggs, as grown-up goldfish tend to eat any unsecured eggs.}
   
   
   
   


3. Start improving the diet of your goldfish. Without abruptly changing the diet of your goldfish, start introducing non-pellet food, such as brine shrimp or live black worms, into their tanks. This simulates the natural bounty of springtime, when goldfish like to breed. A couple of pointers on feeding your goldfish in general:
   
   
   
   
   
   
   • Feed your goldfish in small amounts but often. Feed them three times a day, being careful not to overfeed them. Many goldfish owners make the mistake of feeding their fish too much; the leftover scraps remain uneaten, sink to the bottom of the tank, decomposing and spoiling the water.^[3]
   
   
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4. Simulate Spring by dropping the temperature and then making it gradually warmer. Goldfish breed in the Spring, so you want to replicate the heating up of the water. To do this, first drop the temperature to between 10°C (50°F) and 12°C (54°F). Then, when you’re ready to breed, raise the temperature by 2°C (3°F) per day, until the temperature is between 20°C (68°F) and 23°C (74°F).
   
   
   
   


5. Make sure you’re cycling out water every day. A partial water change is important to the general wellbeing of your fish and in stimulating breeding conditions specifically. Remove as much as 20% of the water in your tank daily, being sure not to exceed this amount.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   • Remember to add water conditioner to the water that you cycle into the tank. Conditioners neutralize chemicals harmful to your fish, as well as remove chlorine and counteract chloramines.^[4]
   
   
   
   

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1. Know what a female goldfish tends to look like. Sexing your goldfish is probably the single most important task in breeding; obviously, if you put a bunch of males together because you can’t tell them apart, you’re not going to end up with any progeny. Here’s what females tend to look like:
   
   
   
   
   
   
   • Look at the shape of their vent. The vent is a small opening between the anus and the anal fin where fish excrete egg or sperm, depending on the sex.^[5] Female vents are rounded and convex, like an outie.
   
   
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2. Know what a male goldfish tends to look like. Male goldfish tend to be a bit smaller than their female counterparts. They can also be distinguished by looking at the following traits:
   
   
   
   • The presence of small white stars, or tubercles. Tubercles are little bumps that appear on the fins, head, and even gills of males when they’re ready to breed.
   
   
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3. Look at the behavior of goldfish to tell apart males and females. During breeding season, males start chasing around females, sluggishly at first but with increasing fervor. Introduce a known female into the tank and look for the reaction of the other fish: Males will show a lot of interest, whereas females will show none!
   
   
   
   


4. Consider isolating males and females for a couple weeks before breeding. Many breeders separate males and females at least a few weeks before breeding in order to create a greater desire to breed.^[6] Just like with humans, absence makes the heart grow fonder!
   
   
   
   

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1. Choose your best breeders. Young robust goldfish are ideal because of their high fertility and sex-drive. For a female goldfish, look for ones with large rear and pectoral areas; for males, find a large mate (approximately anywhere from 4 to 6 inches) that is also a fast swimmer. Males with many small tubercles behind their heads on their gills is a sign of an ideal mate.
   
   
   
   
   
   
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2. Introduce the five goldfish into the same tank and look for natural spawning. You will notice that the male goldfish will bear a lighter tint around their stomach area and be swimming swiftly around the tank, typically chasing the females. The female will drop the eggs over one of the plants, once the male goldfish will distribute sperm over the eggs to fertilize them. If you miss the moment of procreation, but see eggs in the plants, they have likely been fertilized.
   
   
   
   


3. If natural spawning proves unsuccessful, artificially inseminate. Introduce one male and one female together in a shallow tank. Gently hold the male goldfish and lightly rub his vent, clearing it of sperm. Swirl the sperm in the water and repeat the same process with the vent of the female, releasing her eggs. Swirl the water again to combine the sperm and the eggs.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   • Be very ginger with artificial insemination. Your goldfish can bruise easily, so apply very light pressure when clearing their vents.
   
   
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4. Separate your breeders from your eggs. Unfortunately, goldfish in captivity have a tendency to eat nearly all their eggs. This makes it necessary to separate the parents from their eggs almost immediately to ensure a full batch of eggs is hatched successfully. Fertilized eggs should hatch within 4 to 7 days, depending on the temperature of the water.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   • When the eggs finally do hatch soon after they are fertilized, you can feed them the same food that you feed the adults. Just make sure that they are in even smaller bites than the adult food so their smaller mouths and throats are capable of ingestion.
   
   
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5. Be patient while your fish develop and reach maturity. Soon you will have a whole litter of young goldfish swimming around your tank. Make sure the tank is big enough to accommodate all the young goldfish fry.
   
   
   
   

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How to Cope With Grief

Grief can be caused by a variety of factors, from the loss of a loved one or a pet to the loss of a cherished dream. Anyone can agree that coping with grief is a difficult and complicated process, and that there’s no convenient timeline you can follow to truly “get over” your grief. Still, if you manage your emotions to the best of your ability, get help and support, and remember to take care of yourself, you can slowly start to feel better.

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Edit Part One: Facing Your Feelings

1. Don’t ignore your grief. One myth people may have about facing grief is that if you ignore your feelings or sweep them under the rug, that they will simply go away. Sure, you can go on with your life, go to work, and act like nothing happened, but in the long run, this is only going to delay your pain and make you drag out all of the sad, bitter, angry, or hurt feelings that are welling up somewhere inside you. So, the first thing you should do is admit that you’re in terrible pain. Admit it to yourself, to your friends, and to your support network, and then take it from there.


2. Don’t force yourself to be strong. Another thing people going through a great loss tell themselves is that they should put up a strong front. You may think that nobody wants to see you crying, looking sad, being barely able to take care of yourself, and just walking around like a sleepwalker, but it’s okay to do that if that’s really how you’re feeling. If you have to stay strong for other friends or family members, then it can get tricky, but you can still admit that you’re feeling weak if you’re really devastated.
   
   
   
   
   
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3. Cry if you want to. There’s no limit to how many tears a person can cry before they cease to be “productive.” If you feel like crying, just get it all out of your system and cry again whenever you feel like it. Obviously, it’s more convenient if you can cry mostly when you’re not alone, and not fall victim to tears in public, but if you do, it’s not the end of the world, and people will understand. Don’t think that your tears are slowing you down or keeping you from moving forward.^[1]
   
   
   
   


4. Don’t cry if you don’t want to. Contrary to popular belief, not everybody experiences pain the same way — and not through tears. You can feel a deep sadness without shedding a tear, even if the people around you might think it’s “weird” that you’re not expressing your feelings more openly. Everyone grieves differently, and don’t force yourself to cry if that’s not what you want to do.^[2]
   
   
   
   


5. Stop thinking about a timeline. Maybe you’ve heard that “grief only lasts a year” — that doesn’t sound so bad, right? Unfortunately, everyone has his or her own timeline when it comes to dealing with grief, and you shouldn’t feel bad if you feel like months and months have gone by and you feel like you haven’t made any “progress.” It’s not about progress — it’s about learning to face your feelings and seeing where they take you. People may have certain expectations for how you should be feeling at a certain point, but your own feelings should have nothing to do with what people want from you.^[3]
   
   
   
   
   
   
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6. Don’t obsess over the five stages of grief. If you’re grieving, then it’s likely you’ve heard about how every person has to go through the five stages of grief — denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. However, not everyone goes through all of these five stages before he or she finds peace, and not everyone goes through them in the same order, either. For example, you may feel depression first, followed by anger. If you are going through these stages, it can help to know that other people feel the same way, but don’t think that you can’t deal with your grief because you haven’t “reached” all of the stages.^[5]
   
   
   
   

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1. Lean on your family and friends. That’s what they’re there for, isn’t it? Your friends and family aren’t just there for the fun times or the holidays. They are there to be a shoulder to cry on, and to lend you a kind ear and helping hand when you need one. Open up to a close friend or family member about your pain, and make a habit of hanging out with your loved ones in relaxed/low-pressure settings. Obviously going to loud parties with your loved ones is only going to stress you out and make you feel worse, but watching a movie or sharing a meal with a close friend can make you feel better.^[6]
   
   
   
   
   
   
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2. Find comfort in your faith. If you do adhere to a specific religion, then this can be the time to get even more invested in your faith and your religious community. Talk to your pastor, rabbi, imam, or other religious leaders to find comfort and attend services and events held by your religious group. You can meet new people who offer comfort or just spend more time focusing on your faith and your religious beliefs, which will lead you to comfort as well.^[7]
   
   
   
   


3. Join a support group. Support groups are filled with people who are suffering from similar losses and who can share their pain and understand yours. You may feel that you don’t have many friends or family members to turn to because they don’t know what you’re really going through because they have never suffered a similar loss, no matter how well-meaning they may be. Support groups can give you access to people who are suffering in a similar way (though of course, no one can feel the exact same pain as any other person) and can help you build a new routine and get the help you need.
   
   
   
   
   
   
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4. Get help from a therapist or a grief counsellor. Sometimes, it can be a big help to share your feelings with a professional who doesn’t know you on a personal level. This can help you sort out your feelings and to get more advice from a trusted source. You may also just want to talk and can feel less restricted if you’re sharing your feelings with a person who doesn’t know you outside of his or her office. Don’t think that getting professional help means you have problems or that you’re weak; it’s a sign of strength to admit that you need further help.^[8]
   
   
   
   


5. Tell your coworkers what’s going on. Though you don’t have to tell your boss and thirty closest colleagues all of the details of what happened, just keeping them in the loop will let them know that you may need to take some time off, that you may be struggling to perform as well as you can, and that you should just be treated with a little more care.
   
   
   
   
   
   
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6. Consider getting a pet. This may sound ridiculous. How can a tiny little kitty make you feel better about the death of one of your closest friends? Obviously, a new pet can’t replace the person that you lost, but having a pet — if you feel stable enough to take care of it, of course — can make you feel better for sure. You’ll find comfort in being able to cuddle with a creature who loves you unconditionally and will feel strength from being able to care for another being. Pets are shown to relieve stress, and that may be another thing you need.
   
   
   
   

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1. Get some rest. It may sound silly to make sure you get 7-8 hours of sleep a day, but this is one of the most important things you can do to take care of yourself during this difficult time. Chances are, you’re staying up all night worrying, or you may be spending over 14 hours a day in bed because you can’t make yourself get up to face the day. Try to find a balance, getting enough sleep but not too much, even if it’s a struggle to get up.
   
   
   
   
   
   
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2. Stay physically healthy. People who are coping with grief tend to stop looking after their health. Maybe you can barely eat one meal a day because you’re too sad, or maybe all you can do is order pizza twice a day because you can’t bring yourself to go food shopping or to cook a normal meal. Force yourself to eat three balanced meals a day as often as you can and to make sure you’re eating foods that make you feel good and energetic, not even more sluggish and tired.^[9]
   
   
   
   
   
   
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3. Look after your mental health. Everyone reacts to grief differently, and it’s great if you’re already seeing a counsellor, but you need to check in with yourself to make sure you’re not feeling overwhelmingly depressed, anxious, or angry. Talk to your doctor or mental health care professional if you feel unable to do almost anything, can barely leave the house, or feel anxiety or anger about your every move. Looking after your mind is just as important as looking after your body, especially during this difficult time.
   
   
   
   


4. Spend some time outdoors. The sun has been shown to make people feel happier. Go sit in a park instead of sulking in your room. Walk that 20 minutes to the grocery store instead of driving. Sit on your back porch when you’re reading instead of staying in bed. These small changes can make a big difference.
   
   
   
   


5. Write in a journal. Writing in a journal at least once every day or two can help you take stock of your emotions, feel more in control, and feel like you’re reflecting on how you’re going about your everyday life. You may feel that life has been passing you by since the loss and that you’ve barely had time to think, and writing in a journal can help you slow down and get in more touch with your emotions.
   
   
   
   


6. Prepare to face your triggers. Grief doesn’t move on an even trajectory, and yes, you will feel worse during some moments that can bring back all of the heartache. These moments tend to be the holidays, family events, or interactions with any people who remind you of your loss more than others. If you know that you’re going to face an event or group of people that will make you think even more about your loved one, make sure that you have extra support and an escape plan if one is necessary.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   • If you’re used to spending Thanksgiving with your loved one, make sure you make alternate plans for where to go months in advance so you’re not home alone during this time.
     
     
     
     
   
   
   
   


7. Don’t make any big life decisions yet. Wait until you feel calmer and more rational before making any big decisions. The loss you’re feeling may make you think that’s it’s high time to ask for a divorce, quit your job, move across the country, or to do something very dramatic, but you should take some time to reflect before you decide whether or not this is really the best plan for you. Even if you’ve been thinking about these changes for a long time, it’s better to make these decisions with a cool head than to do something you will regret later.^[10]
   
   
   
   
   
   
   • Once you’ve made a decision in your head, give yourself at least two months to act on it. When the time rolls around, ask yourself if it was really as good of an idea as it seemed.
     
     
     
     
   
   
   
   


8. Find a new routine. Though you can’t rearrange your life completely to deal with your loss, the more changes you can make, the better. Find a new coffee shop other than the one where you and your loved one went on Sunday morning. Find a new work schedule that works for you. Pick up a new hobby or interest, and throw yourself into it a few times a week. Try a new form of exercise, like yoga or running. Though you don’t have to change everything in your life, especially if it was all working pretty well before, you should find some new things that give you pleasure that don’t make you think of your loved one.
   
   
   
   


9. Be patient. This doesn’t mean that you should sit back and wait for the day when your grief magically goes away. Unfortunately, that day won’t come. But slowly, you will realize that you are able to live with your grief and to move forward. The person you lost will always be special to you and will be on your mind, but there will come a day when you are no longer overwhelmed by your loss. Keep telling yourself that it does get better, however corny it sounds, and work on taking care of yourself in the meantime.
   
   
   
   

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