Trying to Get a Handle on Monthly Bills and Save a Bit—Tips Appreciated!

I’ve been feeling a bit overwhelmed lately trying to juggle my monthly bills and still put something aside for savings. Rent and utilities gobble up a huge chunk of my paycheck, and then there’s groceries, phone, internet, and the occasional surprise expense. Somehow, I end up scratching my head at the end of the month wondering where all the money went. I’ve tried tracking expenses with an app, but sometimes I forget to log things or just feel discouraged when the numbers don’t look great. I’d love to hear how others keep it simple and stick to a budget without feeling stressed out. Also curious if anyone has found any small side gigs that don’t eat up too much time but help boost savings. How do you stay motivated to save when it feels like there’s barely anything left after bills? Any hacks for managing irregular expenses or building an emergency fund little by little?