The process for resolving problems

[A]s soon as our thoughts begin to oppress us, we must turn to God; and take to Him our cares and the cares of our neighbor.  I always take my problems - and the problems of those who come to me for advice - to the Lord and His Most Holy Mother for them to resolve.  And that is what they do.  As for me, I cannot even help myself.  How then can I help anyone else?