Have you ever put your head on the pillow expecting to go to sleep, only to find that your thoughts seem to increase or speed up?

It’s a common experience and many people struggle to get to sleep with an over-active mind. But extensive scientific research has shown that when it comes to insomnia, mindfulness is a powerful and effective tool.

This simple three-step mindfulness exercise from Headspace will show you how you can unwind the mind late at night - or any other time of day you fancy a snooze.