RETIREMENT INTEREST INVENTORYTake this interest inventory and discover what brings you joyMake a list of twenty things you enjoy doing. They don’t have to be things you actually do now. They can be things you used to enjoy doing but haven’t done for a long time or things you always wanted to do but never got around to. They can be silly or serious, as long as the activities bring you pleasure. Don’t worry about the columns with the letters – we’ll get to that soon.
For each listed activity: 1. Check box A for each activity you enjoy doing alone. 2. Check box P for each activity you enjoy doing with others. 3. Check box F for each activity that keeps you fit. 4. Check box M for each activity that stimulates your mind. 5. Check box C for each activity that provides a creative outlet. 6. Check box U for each activity that gives you a feeling of usefulness or accomplishment. 7. Check box R for each activity that relaxes you. 8. Check box $ for each activity that costs more than $20 each time you do it. 9. In the box marked D write the date you last participated in this activity, 10. Check box W for each activity that relates to work. 11. Total the number of checks in each column. You can learn a lot about your preferences by analyzing this interest inventory. Look for any patterns that may emerge. Ask yourself questions like: Do I have a good mix of activities I can enjoy both alone and with other people? Is everything I enjoy expensive? Do I have at least one activity that keeps me physically fit? Do I have enough outlets for my creativity? What do I do that gives me a sense of purpose and usefulness? What do I do to keep my mind active? How do I relax? How many of my favorite activities are work related? How much time do I devote to the things I enjoy? What does my list not include? Remember, you will need a variety of retirement interests to meet a variety of needs. These needs may be different from when you were working. Where you once craved rest and relaxation, you may now seek challenge and stimulation. What activities do you need for a
satisfying retirement?
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