Don't rush to build a permanent base. Spend the first few days exploring the map's edges to find key biomes.
If your sanity drops, picking flowers provides a quick +5 sanity boost. Don't Starve PC Game
Collect at least 40 Cut Grass , 40 Twigs , and as much Flint as you can find. Don't rush to build a permanent base
Find Gears by killing Clockwork monsters or digging graves to build a fridge that stops food from spoiling. DST Tasklist ("Spoilers" and how to "complete" game) Don't Starve PC Game