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I think this is really good and important advice...stress can have so many negative impacts on the body, as well as on one's relationship with other people such as friends and family, and negative impacts on one's job and career as well.

To throw in a few more recommendations, drinking herbal teas can be a great way to relax. But...not all herbal teas are equal for this purpose. I've been researching and summarizing evidence on the health effects of various teas a lot recently, and two of the best candidates I've found are:

Chamomile Tea - Long thought to have a relaxing effect, chamomile has also been found in a scientific study to be more relaxing than just drinking hot water.
Holy Basil / Tulsi Tea - Less well-known in the U.S., but very important in Ayurveda (the traditional medicine of India), this plant is also thought to have a relaxing effect when you drink it as tea. There is a growing body of scientific evidence that this plant may be able to prevent some of the damage to your body caused by stress.

Also, in addition to drinking herbal teas, it might be worth looking at green tea. Certain green teas are high in L-theanine, an amino acid thought to promote relaxation. And, if you need your daily dose of caffeine for alertness sake, tea was found to disrupt sleep less than coffee--it contains less caffeine but makes one equally alert. This is true of all teas, even stronger black teas or high-caffeine green or white teas tend to have less caffeine than coffee.