How do you handle critics?

Whew, actually guys, I'm one of these people who are not used to receive critics, whenever I got critics from my friend or strangers (just recently my published novel got some reviews) and found it pointed the negative aspects, I tend to be down, nervous, and somehow feel sad to myself.

It's probably because I had low-self esteem back then, and I can't help but to associate critics with mockery, perhaps unconsciously.

Do you have some advices to handle this immaturity?

Jam it back in, in the dark.

guys, thank you very much for your kind words, tips and suggestion. I've been receiving some reviews about my novel, and well, I guess I should be prepared for them, I now percept the critics are intended to improve quality of my writing. For your information, my novel was inititally published because it won some national competition, not because I submitted it to publisher. You could say, the story is vaguely commercial and far from cliche.

But it's really strange though, there are some reviews telling my novel is nothing but a crap, but some are complete opposite. I guess this is reminder to make a balanced story that could be considered art and also appeal for many people.

Anyway, I really appreciate your suggestions guys, they make me glad I posted this question on this forum. ^__^

There's nowhere I can't reach.

hey nice timing, actually, just today I received sales report from my editor. My novels actually sold around... 888 copies! Not bad huh for first timer? I guess it's a sign that I shouldn't worried too much and stick to what I believe in.

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.