Problem Solving

Set your goal, make all your optional and fall back plans,  but focus one step at a time.  If you look too far ahead, you will trip and fall.
Break down your goals into smaller achievable targets. This will help in living in the moment and the problem doesn't seem insurmountable.
Visualizing that you are surrounded by angels protecting you,definitely makes you feel powerful. It might be angels, God, Supreme Being or spirit of your ancestors, whenever you feel the need for support, believe that you are not alone. Yes - I have got the power !
Breathe in and breathe out - you are alive. The only time you will be free of problems is when your heart stops beating. So be grateful for whatever comes your way. No, all problems are not that easily resolved. Some take time and all of your energy, leaving you drained out. This is the test of faith - blind trust in that in the end all turns out good.
Build your support system. Surround yourself with positive and loving people. People who believe in you, who have been through the ups and downs in life and know that it is the darkest before dawn.  People who will listen through your rant, give you a shoulder to cry and when you are going too deep in self-pity, tell you to shut up and keep quiet.
Don't wait for hardships or bad times . Prepare yourself when you are doing good in life by  helping others when you have the positive energy.  Every opportunity you get to help somebody, treat it like a blessing and act. Karma works in strange ways and you will always need the brownie points in your life .
Listen for signs. When all you hear are bad news, beware it is the universe telling you to prepare. And from my experience, the opposite is true too.
The aftermath of any loss in life is intense. Replenishing the energy is important - healing your body and soul takes time. Nourish and cherish it.
When you are going through easy times, everything just comes to you. Going with the flow is going in the right direction.
Lying low during tough times is a wise thing to do. Wait for the storm to blow over. Resisting against, fighting will drown you faster. Just hold on to faith and hang in.
Never ever take decisions when you are emotionally drained out. Hasty decisions have long repercussions.
Time seems to not just drag, but stop when the going gets tough. Patience comes in handy and so do prayers. Try and learn the lesson that it is teaching you. Every incident in your life teaches you a lesson. 
Gratitude goes a long way. Every minute being grateful for the support you have, for the food, shelter keeps your focus on the larger picture. Whatever problem you are facing, it is just a tiny  piece of this big puzzle called life.