Budgeting tips when income drops after 7 years as an event coordinator

My income is now a fraction of what it was as an event coordinator and I am trying to cover the essentials. It has been a long 22 weeks. The rent is fixed and the car payment is high. What helped you?

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

Check for energy assistance programmes. I got a credit that covered two bills.