Yes, should be in all caps!
ALWAYS USE YOUR GATHER! NEVER LEVEL UP WITHOUT USING ALL YOUR GATHERS FIRST!!! BUT DON'T USE THEM IMMEDIATELY AFTER LEVEL-UP, YOU'LL BE WASTING THE STAMINA POINTS....
Gosh, am I just confusing things now???? I usually try to run my gathers when I have about half stamina left so I don't waste any. But pay attention to your EXP, use them all if you are really close to leveling as they replenish when you level and you will lose them if you don't use 'em.