Budgeting tips when income drops after 16 years as an administrative assistant

My income is now a fraction of what it was as an administrative assistant and I am trying to cover the essentials. There are 16 people counting on me, so I am trying to be careful. I listed needs and wants and cut a few subscriptions. Did lenders work with 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 $600 from a weekend of listing.