Transform Your Inner Critic Into Your Wise Advisor: Metal Element Mastery - by Wenlin Tan

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Transform Your Inner Critic Into Your Wise Advisor: Metal Element Mastery

With Wenlin Tan

Learn how to harness the wisdom of the Metal element to transform your inner critic from enemy to ally. Through guided practices and powerful exercises, you'll discern constructive feedback from destructive self-talk, release perfectionism and guilt, and develop the clarity and courage to make decisions that truly serve your highest good. Perfect for public servants, caregivers, and anyone who struggles with harsh self-judgment, feeling "never good enough," or perfectionism that prevents action. You'll discover that your inner critic developed to protect you, but can be refined into a wise advisor that supports rather than sabotages your growth. This focused course is part of the complete Creative Cycle and Five Elements system for sustainable productivity and fulfillment.


Meet your Teacher

Wenlin Tan is a Qigong and embodied movement specialist and mental health coach who empowers changemakers and creatives to transform stress into flow. Drawing from over 15 years of teaching experience across Asia, Europe, and North America, Wenlin uniquely combines ancient wisdom traditions (Qigong, Yoga, Somatics) with modern science and certified mental health coaching to create transformative experiences. Her signature Five Elements and Creative Cycle framework helps practitioners overcome anxiety, perfectionism, and creative blocks while cultivating Wu Wei – effortless action. Featured at the Qigong Global Summit 2023, Wenlin has facilitated for The Westin Hotels, international festivals, and thousands of online students through her InsightTimer courses. Wenlin's teachings are informed by her continued training with her teachers who include Master Wu Zhongxian (Qigong & Neigong), Dr. Uma Dinsmore-Tuli (WellWoman Yoga) and Dr. Eleanor Criswell Hanna (Somatics). As both a certified mental health coach (Headspace & Ginger Health USA) and published artist featured at Singapore Art Week, Wenlin intimately understands the mind-body connection and the journey from struggle to flow. Whether you're a changemaker seeking to amplify your impact or a creative ready to unlock your authentic vision, she offers the practical wisdom and compassionate guidance to help you thrive.

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3 Days

38 students

5.0 stars

15 min / day

Anxiety

English


Lesson 1

Safety From Your Inner Critic

Learn about the inner critic, its connection with the Creative Cycle and the Five Elements and be guided through a simple yet powerful technique to help you hit pause so you can create safety from overwhelm from the inner critic. By creating a safe space for yourself, you release your inner critic’s grip from you. .

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Lesson 2

Transform Your Inner Critic To Your Inner Advisor Meditation

Alchemize your relationship with your inner critic through your inner champion and transform your inner self-talk through a short guided meditation. You can practice this mindfulness meditation as many times as you wish. It is recommended to practice this at least once this week, and if possible, once daily.

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Lesson 3

Reframing Your Inner Critic Journaling

We're going to conclude with a gentle, guided reflection that will help you integrate what you've learned about transforming your inner critic into your wise advisor. You'll cultivate clear awareness of your inner voice patterns and specific practices for cultivating self-compassion.

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5.0 (4)

Recent Reviews

JENNIFER

November 25, 2025

I love your courses!

Anna

November 23, 2025

Wonderful. Noticeably calmer in 3 sessions

Mark

November 23, 2025

Thank you Wenlin, I love the idea of an inner warrior; the part of us that boldly shows up in life and feels the joy of being engaged with others doing what we love. And I love the idea that our inner critic has a noble motive in protecting us- to listen for its protective purpose.

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