To stay young looking, make sure to get between 7 and 9 hours of sleep every night. Fatigue can cause your body to release extra cortisol, a stress hormone that breaks down the elasticity of your skin. Getting enough sleep will also prevent puffy eyes and a general worn-down look, which can both be aging. To look younger after 40, make a conscious effort to eat foods that are not processed or high in saturated fat, sugar, or sodium. Many food additives can cause skin inflammation and may have an aging effect on your body. Choose to infuse your diet with antioxidant-rich foods, such as: Kale, spinach, and other leafy green vegetables Salmon and other fatty fish Beans, lentils, and peas Tomatoes Carrots Apricots Blueberries Nuts Staying hydrated is important to help skin looking supple and young. As a general rule, men should drink about 3 liters (13 cups) of fluids per day, while women should drink about 2.2 liters (9 cups). Be sure to drink water before, during, and after exercise to compensate for lost fluids. Drink water before you are thirsty to stay hydrated.

Summary: Get 7-9 hours of sleep a night. Eat all-natural, healthy foods. Drink water or other hydrating drinks.

If you cannot or don't want to attend an undergraduate program in computer science, you'll be pleasantly surprised at the availability of free coursework online. For example, you can sign up for computer science related courses on Coursera. You should also check out OpenCourseWare from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. It is a goldmine of information for people who want to have access to computer science materials at an academic level without paying tuition. Depending on how much you already know, you can choose topics that are of interest to you and research them online or in the library. If you are just starting out, you will want to read books, journal articles, or websites devoted to topics like computer hardware, the internet, and basic computer programming. As you learn about these basic topics, you will find areas that seem especially interesting to you that you can investigate further. Some of these more advanced topics include security, cryptography, Turing Machines and the Halting Problem, set theory, operating systems, hardware architectures, semaphores and concurrency, computer networks and network protocols, and databases and information modeling. You can also view do an internet search for the complete list of recommended topics by Professor Matthew Might, who teaches computing at the University of Utah. Basic computer programming is simple and easy to learn, and is a great gateway to more computer science knowledge. Plus, it comes in handy on job applications to have a working knowledge of programming, even if you don't have technical instruction under your belt. There are a lot of different programming "languages," or systems that use unique codes. If you don't know where to start, Python is a nice language for beginners. It's intuitive and easy to learn. You can also consider C or Java. If you have tried imperative programming languages in the past, try learning functional languages such as Haskell. These are more advanced than the basic languages. Whatever approach you decide to take, you can do an internet search for articles or videos that will teach you all you need to know. In your search bar, type in the name of the programming method plus the words "beginner tutorial" (for example, "Java beginner tutorial").

Summary: Check out free online courses. Choose a topic to research. Try programming.

The change-up is a slower pitch that throws batters off-guard when expecting another fast-ball. Hold the ball completely in your palm, letting your each finger rest on the laces, and skip the finger snap when following through, instead leaving your hand open. This is often the first special pitch you should learn after the fastball. The aim of the pitch is to make the ball sink on the batter. Grip the ball with your fingers aligned with the laces, instead of across them like you would on a fastball. Keeping your elbow a little more rigid than normal, flick your wrist and follow through like as if you were throwing a basic pitch. You need the same grip as a drop pitch -- fingers aligned with the laces, not across. Curveballs move down and sideways, making them tricky for a batter to track and hit. Your throwing motion is nearly the exact same as a fastball, but you twist your wrist (counter-clockwise for righties, clockwise for lefties) as you release the ball. This causes the ball to spin sideways as it travels. The hardest pitch to throw, this ball will come up towards the batter, making it incredibly hard to hit. The goal is a pitch that has top-spin so that the bottom of the ball rotates towards the top. To throw it: Put your middle and ring finger in between the laces, at the point where they start to come towards each other. Dig the tip of your index finger into the side of the ball. Begin your normal fastball motion, but keep your palm facing down as you come around behind your back. As you release, quickly turn your hand so that your palm faces up, as if you were turning a doorknob. Release the ball early so that it has time to rise. Remember that this is the hardest pitch to throw, and may take upwards of a year to perfect.

Summary: Throw a change-up by following through without snapping your fingers. Throw a drop pitch by gripping the ball along the laces. Throw a curveball by rotating your wrist as you release. Throw a "rise ball" with a special grip and release.

If you are a prideful person, you may have trouble admitting when you're wrong. In a way, everyone has some difficulty taking ownership for mistakes. You might deny responsibility because the act of "being wrong" doesn't align with your self-concept. But admitting you're wrong is not a weaknessit's simply a part of being human. Learn to admit the mistake, and apologize/rectify when you're wrong. Simply say, "I apologize; that was my mistake." Doing so will help you retain relationships and may even benefit your personal growth. In a way, excessive pride places you on shaky ground because you're always fearful of losing favor or status. Because of this instability, you might be quick to defend. Defensiveness makes you appear inflexible and insecure. It also shuts down the lines of communication. Instead of jumping to defensiveness, pause. Don't follow your instincts, which are to defend. Take a few deep breaths. Agreeto a degreeby saying "Yes, and" This is preferable to "Yes, but," which comes off as defensive. Then, try to work with the other person to brainstorm an effective solution that doesn't jeopardize the relationship. Do your best to develop a curious attitude and to take in others' points of view. Work on accepting criticism as a learning experience. Taking things personally makes it difficult to reflect and improve. . Mindfulness allows you to slow down and connect with the present moment. It brings awareness to your thoughts and can help you notice your prideful thoughts and reactions. Start a mindfulness practice to notice and eventually accept those parts of yourself. You can activate mindfulness during times when your pride is in control. For example, you feel threatened by a coworker who is doing outstanding work. You might slow down and tune into your thoughts and feelings. Remember that you don't have to see others' success as a threat. Think of ways you can learn from the person instead. It can help to celebrate the success of others.
Summary: Own up to your mistakes. Lose the defensiveness. Practice mindfulness