Feeling Wheel
What feeling eager is like
Eager is wanting to get going. You might feel it before starting a project, meeting someone new or learning a skill, with a pull to begin straight away.
Eager or excited?
Eager is keenness to start or take part. Excited is a stronger rush of energy, sometimes with no task attached. Read more about feeling excited.
Finding eager on the feelings wheel
On the Feeling Wheel, eager sits in the Joyful group. Start in the middle of the wheel with joyful, then move outwards to eager. If it's close but not quite right, the other joyful words below may fit better. It's also normal to feel more than one thing at once.
Other words in the Joyful group
Joyful words cover the bright, energised end of the wheel, from quiet hope to full-on elation.
- Elated Feeling extremely happy and excited
- Jubilant Feeling triumphant and full of joy
- Playful Feeling lighthearted and fun
- Ecstatic Feeling overwhelming happiness and delight
- Excited Feeling enthusiastic and energised
- Hopeful Feeling optimistic about the future
- Optimistic Feeling positive about outcomes
- Courageous Feeling brave and ready to face difficulty or pain
- Nourished Feeling emotionally supported and strengthened
- Inspired Feeling motivated to create or act meaningfully
- Vindicated Feeling justified or rewarded for actions
- Amused Finding something entertaining or funny
- Amazed Feeling wonder and amazement
Name what you're feeling
Feeling Wheel puts all 118 of these words on one wheel. Tap the ones that fit, add a note if you like, and see your patterns over time. Free on iPhone and Android.