Lost my savings after a bad investment, now unsure how to rebuild

A few months ago, I put a decent chunk of my savings - about $5,000 - into what seemed like a promising startup through a friend’s recommendation. Unfortunately, the company tanked, and I lost most of that money. I’ve been trying to cut back on non-essentials and pick up extra shifts at work, but it feels like I’m barely making a dent in rebuilding what I lost. I’m worried about dipping into my emergency fund, but at the same time, I don’t want to stretch myself too thin. I’ve started tracking my spending more closely but haven’t found a good balance between saving aggressively and still covering my day-to-day needs without feeling deprived. Has anyone else bounced back after losing a chunk of their savings from a risky investment? How did you approach rebuilding your financial cushion without burning out? Also, are there practical ways to keep motivated when progress feels so slow?