Right now, my therapist wants me to stand in front of the mirror every morning and tell myself that I love me, am worthwhile, have friends who love me, am strong, intelligent, etc. I am finding it the hardest thing I have ever had to do. I actually thought I already felt this way about myself, but you are so right, I find that I have so many more negative self-images than positive. None of us wants to fail as an individual, none of us wants to think badly of ourselves, but I would bet that all too many of us do so, incorrectly.
I am willing to pour my heart into affirmations, and see if that does affect a change in my subconscious thought. But again, this is HARD. I don't think we can be reminded enough of what positive effect affirmations will have on us! I know I can't.