Excitement!

Most often I am questioned by people for being always excited or being very impatient. Overtime, probably the PhD, helped me mellow down my impatience to some extent but one thing I have realized is I can't take out excitement from my life. 

How do you define this excitement in life? Some say adventure sports, for some it's traveling, maybe cooking, maybe playing and several other things. So, how does excitement feel like? It's not just being happy, it gives you a kick, pushes you towards something. Say for example, excitement about watching a movie. You are pepped up, anticipating a particular genre.. but mind you, you are not just happy, it's more. And when you finally see the movie and it meets your expectations, you feel the goal achieved or you are satisfied and happy.

What does this have to do with my example and my excitement? 

Well in life, we generally set a few major goals. Those goals take time and may or may not be achieved. Here also we have that excitement, you are pepped up, anticipating something and in the end you will either end up satisfied and happy or sad and dejected. 

Instead of setting long term goals, making a goal daily looks more feasible and the results are early. That's why, I try to find that excitement even while doing the daily chores, or while doing extra tasks like helping my son with the school project. It actually soothes me and helps me get the mental satisfaction and happiness. Sometimes when it starts to get boring, I try something new say for example baking a cake or painting. But, the excitement should be there atleast 80% of the time, else life that should be lived, becomes routine instead... just my thoughts, what's yours?

(Additional information: Even my students have given feedback saying that Ma'am is very excited to teach in class.. I think she should cool down )