Falling asleep can sometimes be a nightmare, even when you’re physically exhausted.

While there are lots of tips around, from counting sheep to wearing an eye mask, it looks like your best bet could be this military sleep technique, which works in just two minutes.

Yes, you read that right – there’s a way you can make yourself fall asleep almost instantaneously.

This will undoubtedly be a godsend for anyone who gets into bed and more often than not finds themselves looking anxiously at their clock, dreading how little shut-eye they might end up getting before the shrill cry of their alarm clock.

The technique in question first became known back in 1981, when it was published by the US army in the book Relax and Win: Championship Performance.

As soldiers have to sleep in some pretty unconventional places, if it works for them, chances are that it most likely will do you some good from the comfort of your home.

However, it is worth noting that the technique does take some practice, but 96% of those who gave it a whirl found that it worked well after six weeks of practice.

So, how do you get Mr Sandman to take you away to the Land of Nod?