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.
How to write this letter
- 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
5529 public letters写给未来的…
这个邮箱还是在抖音看到的,就突然想写一个吧。我写这个的时候特别压抑,这个时候正好是跟她分手的一个月零一天,因为新冠状病毒宅在家里每天抱着电脑,原本这个时候我应该在学校里上学,离开这个地方,我在这每一天都好像是折磨自己,我喜欢她七年,我以前看过她跟一个个男的处对象其实之前我没什么感
给未来的自己
亲爱的彤姐: 你好啊,我来自2021年,今天是你的生日,我先祝你生日快乐,今天是你的20岁生日,恭喜了,你现在到了法定结婚年龄,你遇见一个对你好的人了吗,特别爱你的那种,过了今天,你会不会和他领证啊,还是你当初喜欢的那个人吗,不是的话,我也不知道你会喜欢上谁了,反正我
A letter from October 26th, 2017
Dear FutureMe,How's life today? This letter would be 2 years earlier than when you are today. So what have you accomplished? How old are you
You will be so lucky
这封信来自十七岁的你(但愿你还记得你写过这封信给自己)生日快乐……经常收到别人的祝福,但是收到过去自己的祝福还是挺新奇的事情吧,所以特地选在生日这一天,求你一定要按时看到啊!现在我的状态很不好,是处在叛逆期吗?我觉得父母对我的管教令我越来越难以忍受——甚至于和他们交谈都是一件特别
写给未来的自己
Hey 我是三年前的你,记得吗?你当时看帖子时找到了这个网址,给现在的你写信。 初一的时候,你歇斯底里的喜欢上了ta,想ta到心酸,到泪流。 你喜欢ta的名字,ta的肤色,ta的低调,ta的才学,ta的智慧,ta的谦虚,ta的帅气,ta的所有... ...有关ta的一切都
2021年末小结
你好呀胖胖!见字如晤!当看到这封信的时候,你已经走过了又一个年头,迈入2023癸卯兔年,我在2022的元旦之日写下这篇2021年末小结。站在新旧之交,回望2021的种种,大抵是充实的一年。当我敲下这行字时,手机微信的叮咚声打破了思绪。打开一看,原来是零点发送给喜欢的男孩子的“新年
致未来的黑化小学生的一封信
亲爱的黑化小学生: 16岁的你不知道会不会更成熟一些呢?不知道那时的你有没有继续念书?更不知道我们会不会和解呢? 今天写信给你的婧龄,不喜不悲。不知道以何种心态写给你,所以如果有语言组织的不好,文采不突出,形容不恰当等问题,请见谅哦。 写信的时候,恰好放了一首《
写给三年以后的自己
三年以后的八月二十六号,是你动手术三周年的日子。这个时候的你应该已经开始准备行李,去往你心仪的大学了吧。 不知道你还会不会记得,三年以前的这一天你正待在浙一的手术室里,做着左脚踝骨折的手术。那时候的你很难过很难过,那是在2015年8月17日出的事,因为贪玩在密室逃脱受伤了。
To four years leter,xxy
TO lovely xxy:嗨!我是四年前的你!今天是2020.2.29日,我还是初中生,已被录取,现在的我出于一种困怠期......(通过人生第一个信息竞赛后的日子),本想早点把信写完,但是我今天真的很拖延.....现在是23:32分,您爸爸已经要催我睡觉了,我想着,今天要写一
未来的你别忘了初心
亲爱的壮壮呐: 你好呀! 这封信是20岁的你自己给26岁的你!不知道26岁的你会怎么样,我想应该会很好吧。20岁的你,不负韶华,努力拼搏,奋勇前进,是为了给未来的你自己一个满意的自己。26岁的你,不知道是不是已经走上了三尺讲台,向你第一届学生授课;或者是在某个政府部门上班,开
未来的陌生,源自最初的相识
写给16岁的丫头 你好,21岁的豆金艳!我是16岁的小磊,21岁的你现在应该过的很好吧!有一份很好的工作,再或许是个对你好的人。原谅16岁的我闯进你22岁的生活!没有别的理由,没有什么身份,仅仅是我喜欢你!或者是喜欢过你,我知道你是犹如女皇一般
始终都要回答的问题
2019年10月26日,星期六,就在这样的很平淡的周末,却发生了一件很正常却又让人可以无限放大的糗事,不想说什么,因为对于一个微生物,是无法被人理解的,无论白天还是黑夜,都会在加班中度过,但也无法避免出现一些人,去创造一些子虚乌有的事,让你难受,就在那里站着,一动也不动,和行尸走
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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