I see a few here that I could unfollow. As it's only going into my third week here I have much to learn yet.

I do spend most of my time reading from my feed, so much interesting content, and I have stopped upvoting my own comments in the first week.

Upvoting only interesting content and comments (as well as replies to my own) is a good way to gain followers. Show your appreciation regardless what your upvote is worth...and you will do well over the course of time.