Sometimes as we experience our feelings, we can feel overwhelmed. However, it is important that we not deny them. We can remember that, as we pay attention to them, they usually will subside.

If we find that our negative feelings are persisting and holding us back, we do have the power to change them. There are tools we can apply to help us gain a greater sense of control over our emotions.

To cheer themselves up, the North Pole troupe in Gnarly's Journey love to do what they call The Seven Happy Moves. It’s very hard to stay sad while doing these actions:

1. grin, and keep smiling, just for the fun of it

2. stand tall and look up

3. take deep breaths until you feel relaxed and strong

4. eat some fruit, for energy

5. imagine that you are doing what you love to do

6. group hugs

7. everybody laughs together

When emotions need more attention, the Wishing-Well Ceremony, introduced in Chapter 5, offers a guide to work out unresolved issues and feelings.