Hey Joshi, you might get a lot more help on our Discord, there are plenty of players happy to share their experience on strategies and spoilers channel. :)
What I usually do early is clear a small area that will become my base of operation, so I have a place to rest, dump crafting materials and plan my next move. It can be a cave, a village, or something like that. Try to rest as often as you can, that unicorn or a bear can be your doom, but if you're ready for the danger, are relatively rested, and have a known path of escape it's much easier to survive. Since you already get to level 3 you probably know some professions have an easier start than others, since some can kite like nomads, inquisitors, or poachers, while a berserker can start with huge damage and just needs to watch out for his health until some tougher ranged enemies show up. Escaping takes a bit of getting used to, as it requires some understanding of how to use your surroundings (hiding behind trees or bushes, or in darkness).
One thing that's quite important to know about Soulash is that there are no respawns during the game. The world is generated, a few enemies may show up later on, but other than that the world is created and once you kill some enemies, only the other existing ones may wander into an area, however by clearing a couple of regions nearby you can set up a safe place to plan ahead.