A boy edits a photograph several times to anticipate any possible criticism.
The search for approval here concerns an indistinct audience. I propose to ask what judgment is really relevant: that of a reliable friend, a teacher on the work done or strangers on an image?
In the example, choosing a precise recipient makes the task more understandable. It does not eliminate the desire to please, but it helps not to attribute the same weight to any reaction received on the screen.