Budgeting tips when income drops after 12 years as a machine operator

My income is now a fraction of what it was as a machine operator and I am trying to cover the essentials. It has been a long 25 weeks. I am nervous about falling behind. 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.

Sell things you do not use. I made about $100 from a weekend of listing.