Mallang Gotchi

Thirty seconds a day to breathe, feel, and check in with yourself, together with Mallang, a soft rice-cake friend in your pocket. ■ Breathe Mallang slowly puffs up and shrinks. Breathe in as it grows, breathe out as it shrinks. Three breaths take about 30 seconds. Tap “Again” to keep going. ■ Let go Squeeze Mallang, then slowly let go and notice your hands relax. Stroke it gently, then rest your hand on it and breathe together. ■ Solo meditation Pick rain, waves, or a singing bowl and rest for 1, 3, 5, or 10 minutes. Mallang waits quietly beside you. ■ Check in with your mood Take one breath, notice how you feel, and pick one of five faces. Add where you feel it and a line if you like. Look back on past days in a calendar. ■ When a friend visits Send a link and your Mallang visits your friend's. While a friend is over, send them kind wishes, warmth, and a note of thanks. ■ Mallang grows…