You feel excited because your body is getting ready for something fun. Like when you’re about to ride a rollercoaster, your brain says, 'This is going to be awesome!' So it sends out signals that make your heart beat faster and give you that happy, nervous feeling.
Examples
- You feel your heart pound right before going on stage for a school play.
- Your stomach flips when you realize it's time to take the big test.
- You get a happy nervous feeling when you're about to meet someone new.
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See also
- Why Do People Feel ‘Anxious’ in Crowded Places?
- Why Do People Often Believe in Conspiracy Theories?
- Why Do We Yawn When We're Tired?
- Why Do Some People Hear Music in Their Heads?
- Why Do People Get Stressed Out by the Same Things Over and Over?