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The state of being known or celebrated by many people
She struggled with fame after her first movie.
celebrityrecognitionnotoriety
realized / ˈriːəlaɪzd /verbbecome fully aware of something as a fact; understand clearly
It realized his dream for him.
The action of ceasing to participate or be involved in something; abandoning a role, activity, or pursuit
She is walking away from her acting career.
resigningabandoningleaving
guilty / ˈɡɪlti /adjectivefeeling or showing guilt
I felt guilty after lying to my friend.
remorsefulashamed
the quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment; the quality of being wise
The people of England have shown wisdom in their decision.
journaling / ˈdʒɜːrnəlɪŋ /nounthe activity or practice of writing a journal
I started with self-reflection — journaling, therapy, meditation.
keeping a journaldiary writingpersonal reflection
to get to a particular level or amount
I think I reached a point
To have developed and matured
She grew up in a small town.
maturedevelopevolve
enjoyment, delight
I read for pleasure.
enjoymentdelightsatisfaction
boundaries / ˈbaʊndəriz /nouna dividing line or a limit on something
I've learned to create boundaries and to protect my private life.
limitborderedgedemarcation line
necessary / ˈnɛsəsɛri /adjectiveneeded in order to achieve a particular result
The police are urging motorists to make necessary journeys only.
when the time comes
To move by lifting one foot and placing it in a new position; to walk a short distance
She stepped into the garden.
walktreadstride