Budgeting tips when income drops - first time posting

My income is now a fraction of what it was as a medical assistant and I am trying to cover the essentials. This is my first time dealing with any of this. I am nervous about falling behind. What helped you?

Keep everything in writing and save the confirmation numbers. It made the follow-up calls so much easier.

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