Budgeting tips when income drops after 7 years as a paralegal

We are a household of 7 and the budget no longer works. It has been weighing on me all week. I listed needs and wants and cut a few subscriptions. What helped you?

I called each lender and asked for a hardship plan. Two agreed to lower payments for a few months.

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