Adolescence /ˌæd

fulfilment , US usually fulfillment /fʊlˈfɪl.mənt/ noun [ U ] STH YOU DO
1. when someone does something that is necessary or something that they have wanted or promised to do
For many women, the fulfilment of family obligations prevents the furtherance of their career.
Being here is the fulfilment of a lifelong ambition.
fulfilment , US usually fulfillment /fʊlˈfɪl.mənt/ noun [ U ] FEELING
2. a feeling of pleasure because you are getting what you want from life
She finally found fulfilment in motherhood.
sexual fulfilment
goal /gəʊl/ /goʊl/ noun [ C ] AIM
4. an aim or purpose
Our goal is for the country to be fully independent within two years.
They have set themselves a series of goals to achieve by the end of the month.
Do you think I'll be able to achieve my goal of los ing 5 kilos before the summer?
hobby /ˈhɒb.i/ /ˈhɑː.bi/ noun [ C ]
an activity which someone does for pleasure when they are not working
Ben's hobby is restoring vintage motorcycles.
insight /ˈɪn.saɪt/ noun [ C or U ]
(the ability to have) a clear, deep and sometimes sudden understanding of a complicated problem or situation
It was an interesting book, full of fascinating insights into human relationships.
leisure /ˈleʒ.ə r / /ˈliː.ʒɚ/ noun [ U ]
the time when you are not working or doing other duties
leisure activities
Most people only have a limited amount of leisure time .
The town lacks leisure facilities such as a swimming pool or squash courts.
lifestyle /ˈlaɪf.staɪl/ noun [ C ]
someone's way of living; the things that a person or particular group of people usually do
He doesn't have a very healthy lifestyle.
She needs a pretty high income to support her lifestyle.
an alternative lifestyle
optimism /ˈɒp.tɪ.mɪ.z ə m/ /ˈɑːp.tə-/ noun [ U ]
being hopeful and emphasizing the good part of a situation rather than the bad part; the belief that good things will happen in the future
There was a note of optimism in his voice as he spoke about the company's future.
Judging from your examination results, I think you have cause/grounds/reason for cautious optimism about getting a university place.
Opposite pessimism