Go into contests and challenges. Just do one a day and it will introduce you to new people and ideas. These are older links, so be sure to find the most recent and dig in!

Steemit Contest Compilation (15.01-21.01): Win free SBD and STEEM (more than 60 contests!) compiled by @artz
https://steemit.com/contest/@artz/steemit-contest-compilation-19-03-25-03-win-sbd-steem-upvotes-and-other-prizes

Unleash your creativity 22-29/01 ! List of ongoing drawing, painting and crafts contests published by @becometheartist
https://steemit.com/contest/@becometheartist/unleash-your-creativity-19-03-26-03-list-of-ongoing-drawing-painting-and-crafts-contests

Steemit Writing Contests - January 26, 2018- @moneyinfant does these:
https://steemit.com/contest/@moneyinfant/steemit-writing-contests-issue-48-march-14-2018