Ok I tried to break it down a bit, maybe this post will help you

https://steemit.com/hive-174578/@anouk.nox/a-guide-for-new-steemians-or-1-or-how-to-keep-track-of-your-notifications

I have loads more topics to write about to get a newbie going, but that goes in between my other posts lol.. let me know if it was helpful!

Have a good one!