Do you think the steps I have been taking are worth my time?

Since I started high school this year, and I guess for part of last year too, I’ve really been trying to become an independent person in whatever way possible. And I’ve been doing this by avoiding what I consider to be unproductive influences in my life (most of which I previously subscribed to). So I’ve been slowly branching off in terms of clothing, whereas I used to wear just t shirts and jeans and Uggs and Pumas, because I thought that was the “cool” thing to do. I haven’t been wearing as much makeup, and right now I’m at the point where I’m wearing Organic Wear Natural Tinted Moisturizer, Organic Wear matte finishing powder, and chapstick (and Organic Wear mascara when I go out on weekends). I’ve stopped listening to Z100 radio, which basically plays whatever songs are really popular, and I’ve been getting into less mainstream bands that I actually really enjoy such as Snow Patrol, Mute Math, and Foals. I stopped eating meat last year, for a multitude of reasons, and it’s probably been the biggest change in my life so far because it’s been the only decision I’ve made purely on my own, and against the advice of my friends and family. I rarely eat fast food anymore, and the only junk foods I eat on a regular basis now are ice cream and frozen yogurt. I have vowed not to drink or do any other drugs. I exercise more often now. I have tried my absolute best to embrace my body for what it is, which has been an ongoing struggle I’ve had my entire life. I have tried to stop constantly judging people, which is really difficult for me. I still have an extensive amount of improvement to go through, but I like the cultural shifts I have been making recently. I truly hope that these changes aren’t just phases, and that they stay with me for life or at least a substantial amount of time.