relaxation tips after relaxation tips to clear the mind

I've read articles after articles on the web that relaxation and meditation clear the mind however I still haven't found an article that I understand or a blog that I understand. See I have so much going on up in my head that meditation should be the answer however that doesn't seem to be .I have tried and I mean really tried .my mind still feels like a ball of wool being constantly rolled into the ball and I just need to unwind as the saying goes .i don't know .so as I am writing this up in still searching for an answer of how to clear the mind of all the stresses and worries and urggghhh yeah .