So put the pom poms down for a minute. Rub your wrists. Breathe without rhythm. And let someone else shake the glitter for a while.
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You project affect (energy, enthusiasm, readiness) but the effect on your own nervous system is exhaustion, numbness, or resentment. So put the pom poms down for a minute
We’ve all seen them. Shaking, shimmering, bouncing. Pom poms are the universal symbol of spirit, enthusiasm, and relentless positivity. But what happens when the glitter settles and the arms give out? Enter Pom Pom Pain —the quiet ache behind the loud performance. And let someone else shake the glitter for a while
That disconnect—physical pain masked by peak performance—is the first layer of Pom Pom Pain. Now zoom out. You don’t need a uniform to feel Pom Pom Pain.
Whether you’re a cheerleader, a content creator, an entrepreneur, or just someone trying to keep everyone happy, Pom Pom Pain is that exhausting gap between how you’re expected to look and how you actually feel.