Write a Letter to Your Future Self
Writing a letter to your future self can sound a little precious — until you actually do it. It isn't a diary. A diary records what already happened; this letter is addressed to someone who doesn't exist yet: the you of one year, five years, ten years from now. Somewhere in the writing, you'll catch yourself asking questions you never slow down for. What do I actually care about right now? Who do I hope that person becomes? What's the one thing only today's me can tell them? Plenty of people say they found their answer the moment they hit "seal." Below are real letters that writers chose to share with the world. Read a few — chances are you'll know exactly what you want to say.
Ideas to get you started
- Start with right now: today's date, where you're sitting, what just happened. The forgettable details are exactly what future-you will treasure.
- Ask your future self a few questions. Did you finally do the thing? Is that person still around? Questions travel through time better than statements.
- Include a promise or an inside joke only the two of you share. It'll land perfectly on opening day.
- Don't aim for polished. A rambling honest letter beats a tidy generic one every time.
Real letters from the vault
3795 public letters未来的赵成
亲爱的赵成，你好，我是一年前的你，我曾几次想鼓起勇气写一封未来的信给你，可是我不敢，因为现在的我不开心，甚至迷茫，我害怕现在的你不开心，现在的你开心吗？还记得今天吗？为什么要写下这封信吗？是的，因为打击和离开，在这里我不想再对我们之间的事浪费篇幅，因为如果你现在有了新的人那么没必要在想起他，如果还没
sunny
Jun 13, 2017 · Traveled 1 year
送给20岁的你
现在的你，20岁了，是否实现了当时17岁的愿望，考上本科了吗？，亲爱的，那个17岁时遇见的少年，是否安好，你们是否如初？我当时有太多的问题没来得及问他，你问了吗
n2126
Jun 16, 2017 · Traveled 2 years
四年过去了，姑娘，你还好吗。
四年过去了，姑娘，你还好吗。嘿。现在是2017,6,18，深夜00:24。今天是你二十周岁的生日，你有没有期待这个来自过去的信呢？你四分之一的生命已经过去了，这二十年，你的前十六年都在浑浑噩噩，后四年，你有没有努力学习，努力让自己变得更优秀？当初你曾说下“再不疯狂我们就老了”“现在的狂欢是为了for
n2127
Jun 18, 2017 · Traveled 3 years 8 months
写给未来的…
这是来自17年的信，这时收到信息的你已经22了，并且你会去做一件重要的事情。或许你已经将它完成了。如果你失败了，没关系。有些事情是注定从你生命中路过的。请振作起来！如果你成功了，那么恭喜你。22岁的你要迈进一个新的天地了，务必保持好你的心境，向着好的方向前进，不要受外界影响，不要自爆自弃。也许你在学
树鱼酱
Jun 24, 2017 · Traveled 1 year 11 months
给你寅
张寅 七年过去 你成为了什么模样 你会给年少的自己怎样的一个交代
n2138
Jun 25, 2017 · Traveled 6 years 11 months
for future xinky part.107
第107天，今天拜托查理教我java了，嗯，期待暑假我能学到什么(ﾟoﾟ;6.2 21:55
过去的星奇
Jun 25, 2017 · Traveled 3 months 7 days
for future xinky part.108
第108天，你猜怎么着？今天新闻直播间播了洛天依的投食歌(ಡωಡ)hiahiahia6.3 20:43
过去的星奇
Jun 25, 2017 · Traveled 3 months 8 days
for future xinky part.110
No.110 今天被雷劈的啊，根本无法复活md6.5 21:16
过去的星奇
Jun 25, 2017 · Traveled 3 months 10 days
for future xinky part.111
No.111服务器玩不下去了，次次死叫我怎么玩6.6 21:41
过去的星奇
Jun 25, 2017 · Traveled 3 months 11 days
for future xinky part.115
No.115知道了更多囧菌的故事，还有教主来着这天和子民还有护法在群里聊啊2017年6月10日23:15:43
过去的星奇
Jun 25, 2017 · Traveled 3 months 15 days
for future xinky part.116
116天，今早是老黑了，啥都看不见，然后就去楼上数星星了，外面比里面更亮～(￣▽￣～)~停电啊，和爸，瑜锦上去睡觉6.11 21:29
过去的星奇
Jun 25, 2017 · Traveled 3 months 16 days
for future xinky part.117
No.117从今天开始到星期日7天，共七科，每日一科yooo6.12 21:57
过去的星奇
Jun 25, 2017 · Traveled 3 months 17 days
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I send it?
One year and five years are the most popular. For your first letter, go with one year — far enough to forget what you wrote, close enough to stay excited. Once you're hooked, try ten.
Can I reread my letter after sending it?
No. Once sealed, not even you can open it before delivery day. That's by design — so the surprise stays intact when it finally arrives.
How do I know I'll actually receive it years from now?
On delivery day you'll get both an email and a text message. Every letter also comes with a 6-digit claim code as a safety net — even if your contact info changes, the code gets you in.
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