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

I am $300 short each month and trying to find it. There are 13 people counting on me, so I am trying to be careful. I am nervous about falling behind. What helped you?

Sell things you do not use. I made about $300 from a weekend of listing.

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