Okay, I am responding to Lazarus here, of course, I am NOT an "18 year old hottie".
I don't have any roommates stealing or skipping out on rent nor do I have any children starting school so those things don't affect me. I (mostly) drive within the speed limit and keep my insurance (along with my other bills) current so I would venture to say that it is NOT "all about the Benjamins" to me.
I truly enjoy what I do and enjoy seeing ALL types of clients. You may feel free to believe that or not but it is the truth! Maybe that comes from being an old hag but it is what it is.
When you (NOT just Lazarus, but ANYONE) are at your job and get yelled at by your boss or have a crappy day, are you thankful that you are going to get a paycheck? Do you look forward to payday? We ALL have occupations, some of us like them and some don't. I am fortunate to enjoy mine.
Now, on topic: Before-I think about what I will be talking about and doing for the hour we are together depending on the type of session.
During-depends on the client, Therapeutic or fun...therapeutic, obviously I am focusing on them...fun, I focus on them but differently OR let them focus on me! It's all good!
After-Again it depends, if it was therapeutic, did I help them out? If fun, I usually wish I didn't have a therapeutic scheduled afterward! I usually need a nap or more playtime! LOL!