Stages of life

little digital artefacts

to preserve moments that might otherwise fade from memory

to bring an entire period of life vividly back to sb

be contingent on

chronological age

sense of fulfilment

to have a great deal of freedom to explore

to become increasingly aware of what sb wants

be incredibly imaginative

to play hide and seek

to make up stories

be perfectly capable of entertaining sb’s selves without relying on technology

to get through sth successfully

to secure a job that’s aligned with sb’s interests and long-term aspirations

to have a clear direction rather than simply drift into whatever opportunity comes alonbg

a fairly pivotal period

to channel most of sb’s energy into sth

be at a formative stage of sb’s life

to gradually become more independent and figure out what kind of person sb want to become

to work on sb’s personal transformation

to change sb’s appearance

to become more self-assured, disciplined and comfortable in sb’s own skin