10 Reasons to Be Thankful for Cheerleading

We love cheerleading! Since it’s that wonderful time of year we all list what we’re thankful for, we’ve been thinking about what makes being a cheerleader so great. So as you think about what you’re thankful for during the holiday season, consult our list of reasons to be thankful for cheer and add your own in the comments! Here are our 10 reasons to be thankful for cheer: It’s fun. Sure, you work insanely hard, your whole life revolves around cheer, and 100 percent of the time you are sore, either from a killer workout or a stunt gone awry…but you’re having the time of your life. (Source: Giphy.com) You make great friends. They say you become like the people you spend most of your time with, and we hope that’s true because who better to be like than your fun, tough, talented, and loyal teammates who have become your family? Friends who perform nerve-wracking and gravity-defying stunts together stay together. (Source: thats-normal.com) You get to challenge and push yourself. You are never bored because there’s always something new and fun to learn. (Source: Giphy.com) Trying new things gives you confidence. Knowing from experience you can do difficult things gives you an edge in life. It starts out with cheerleading, but carries over into other areas of your life. You know that feeling afraid doesn’t mean you have to give into the fear. (Source: popsugar.com) You get to make a difference in your community. There is no greater happiness than making other people happy, and no better sense of purpose and satisfaction than making a difference. As a cheerleader, you get to do that a lot. (Source: rebloggy.com) It’s one of the few sports you get to look good doing. Your uniforms are actually stylish and flattering, and doing your hair and makeup with your teammates is always fun. (Source: mtv.com) Cheer bows. It’s an addiction. When one goes missing you lose it a little. (Source: gifboom.com) Glitter. Between glitter makeup, hair products, bags, and accessories, you can’t get enough glitter. (Source: photobucket.com) You never seem to completely get it out of your hair or off your clothes, but that’s OK. (Source: rebloggy.com) You make jaws drop. Best way to convince someone cheerleading is a sport? Invite them to come out and actually see what you do. (Source: mrwgifs.com) It’s just the best! (Source: playbuzz.com)Why are you thankful for cheerleading?