Sounds to me like you have the right attitude. The main focus should be on making the changes for you, not for anyone else. The chance that they notice and like those changes is just an added benefit.
I did the same, looking back on my past years, figured out when I was happiest and why, and made those changes. For me it was my early 30's. I was confident, independent and successful at work. Spending time with friends and pampering myself was a priority. I lost a lot of that with H and S, but since I have put those things back into my life, I am feeling back like myself again.
Keep that focus going!
Me 48 H 46 S 11 M 2004 BD 8/13 H moved out 2/15 -live in the present, enjoy the beauty around and within you, explore your new future-