Those of us who chase the smallest doses of serotonin know that unofficial holidays are the tiny joys we desperately hold onto, whereas pessimists dismiss them as silly, made-up trends. For the most part, they are just that; silly, made-up trends. However, they are also the excuses we need to treat ourselves to something we enjoy. Personally, I’m all for having a National Coffee Day despite the dismay of some caffeine lacking mope. I will enjoy my free New Englander coffee...

It’s easy to lose yourself when comparing one’s personal journey to another’s success. I have a habit of doing such. I would compare my...