Read the following passage and fill in the blanks with the words below (there is one extra word)
satisfaction freedom pressure
choices stress self-esteem
Becoming Independent
The step into adult life can be incredibly exciting, but it also brings with it a whole range of challenges. The (31) ________ and independence from family can feel great, but it can also be really hard. There are lots of decisions to make as you figure out what you want to do with your life.
Study… work… money… relationships… partying. There are lots of (32) ________ and decisions to be made. You may be thinking about leaving home, your career or independent life. Maybe you feel pressure to ‘make something of yourself’ or to be a success. This pressure might be from other people or from within yourself. Most people will feel some (33) ________ or worry about these things; for others, these added challenges can make life quite hard and contribute to depression or anxiety. If you can’t find work or have lost your job or left education early, it brings all sorts of challenges. The most obvious challenge is having no money. You may feel a sense of failure that can knock your (34) ________.These changes may also mean you’re not in regular contact with other people any more.
It’s not just unemployment which can contribute to depression. Lack of job (35) ________ can also play a part. As you’re figuring out what you want to do work wise, or struggling with your work and social life, you might find that you’re not actually enjoying the job you chose.
