Simple budget for a tight month - what worked for you?

My income is now a fraction of what it was as a welding apprentice and I am trying to cover the essentials. I am nervous about falling behind.

Thanks for writing this out. I went through something close to it last year, and it got easier once I kept a simple log of every call and form.

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