We all know just how important getting enough rest is. Not only does it help our bodies to recover and promote muscle growth, but it’s also a crucial part of looking after our mental health too.

Sometimes, however, it feels impossible to get enough rest, especially when life is moving at a million miles per hour. Trying to fit in work, socialising and exercise can leave us feeling like we don’t have any time to slow down, sleep or even take a breath to decompress.

“We are bombarded with ways to fill the time we have,” psychotherapist and author Anna Mathur tells Stylist, whether that is by scrolling on social media, getting our steps in or making our way through the latest TV series.

5 ways to rest when you are busy and have no time