What could get you enthusiastic for your viva? Not just “not stressed” or “prepared” but ready.
Would a piece of music do it?
Exercising in the morning?
A motivational talk from someone who believes in you?
I meet very few candidates who are excited about their viva or even looking forward to it. I think sharing expectations and viva stories can help change perceptions – but, on reflection, that won’t make many people fired up that their viva is coming. They’ll be prepared, not scared, but not excited either.
What might do it for you? Even if you can’t get super-excited, what steps are you going to take to get you further away from worry, closer to happy?
