Budgeting tips when income drops after 7 years as a school bus driver

I am $300 short each month and trying to find it. Any experience at all would help. The rent is fixed and the car payment is high.

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

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