Budgeting tips when income drops - 3 months and counting

My income is now a fraction of what it was as a data-entry clerk and I am trying to cover the essentials. There are 7 people counting on me, so I am trying to be careful. The rent is fixed and the car payment is high. What helped you?

A paper list of bills by due date helped me more than an app. I could see the month at a glance.