Late rent and a shrinking paycheck have me scrambling

So, I’ve been living paycheck to paycheck for a while, but lately it’s gotten worse. My hours at work got cut unexpectedly, dropping my monthly income by about 30%. On top of that, rent is due next week and I’m already behind by a couple hundred dollars from last month. I tried asking my landlord for a payment plan, but they seemed hesitant, which stresses me out even more.

I’ve been trying to pick up side gigs but with limited time and energy, it’s been tough to make a meaningful dent. I’m worried this cycle will just keep repeating and I don’t want to end up with bad credit or worse. It’s hard to focus on anything else when this cloud is hanging over me.

Has anyone been in a similar spot where paychecks shrank suddenly and rent became a bigger challenge? How did you approach your landlord, and did you find any side hustles that actually helped without burning you out? Would appreciate any real stories or ideas.