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希望自己可以坚持下来
从来还没有读过英文原版小说，希望自己能跟着老师坚持下来，坚持到底就是胜利。也希望自己能从这里开始，养成良好的的读书习惯，争取能有所提高。期待看到100天后还在继续的我！加油加油
n2855
Apr 25, 2018 · Traveled 3 months
写给未来的邵熙熙
亲爱的邵: 毕业在即，你开始迷茫，开始慌乱，开始横冲直撞，想一出是一出。学习呢，你静不下心，工作呢，你又不能完全上心。怎么就莫名其妙的把自己的感情寄托在一个没有见过面的人身上呢？想想你要做的事，招教，CPA，考研，哪一个都得剥掉你一层皮啊，就现在这个状态是完全不行的。所以希望你能改变，撩不到的人是因
熙熙
Apr 25, 2018 · Traveled 3 months
写给未来的自己
我希望一百天后的自己，英语阅读水平会有提高。张迁碑和缪篆基本上能把它的特点写出来。牡丹也能画得像模像样。各种姿态。叶子枝干也要加上。
n2858
Apr 25, 2018 · Traveled 3 months
写给未来的…
I want my Ewillsh will improve!I Will work hard,study hard!never mind who you are!
n2863
Apr 25, 2018 · Traveled 1 month 28 days
写个100天后的自己
希望能在紧张忙碌的工作生活中，利用碎片时光提升自我，保持学习，做出改变，提升自我！
n2868
Apr 25, 2018 · Traveled 3 months
遇见更好的自己
恭喜你的坚持让你遇见了更好的自己！现在可以用英文自如的展示这句话了吗？可以轻松的带小宝贝出走了吗？相信只要你想要的，你都会做好！更好的自己会给自己更好的未来！
夏夜蓝悠
Apr 25, 2018 · Traveled 3 months
坚持100天，遇见更好的自己，赏自己一顿大餐！
丢失了那么久的英语，希望自己把他找回来。100天后的今天，希望是个让自己满意的结果。坚持100天成功，赏自己一顿大餐，否则自己罚站去！自己监督，自觉执行！
n2871
Apr 25, 2018 · Traveled 1 month 28 days
写给100天后的自己
光阴似箭，岁月如梭。转眼间，100天的读书生活结束了。我从原来的不会看书，逐渐变得会看书了。从以前的不爱看英文文章，到现在的对其爱不释手……这一切的一切，都源于薄荷阅读……总之，我万分感谢这个公众号，彻底改变了我的命运！
n2881
Apr 25, 2018 · Traveled 1 month 28 days
写给想要真正改变自己的你
新年开始。我决定要学好英语，并且一往无前！为了出境德国。为了丰富自己的生活。一定要加油！！！不再沉溺。不再拖延！做自己觉得有意义的事！
n2895
Apr 25, 2018 · Traveled 3 months
写给100天后的linda
100天过去了，你坚持的怎么样？你是否可以与孩子用英语对话了呢？是否不用在线翻译也能读英文原版的书了呢？
n2899
Apr 25, 2018 · Traveled 3 months 9 days
100天后的你
你现在变瘦了吗 学校申请的顺利吗 三个月前的你对100天后充满希望了呢 不知道现在的你有没有让她失望？希望你一切安好
n2900
Apr 25, 2018 · Traveled 3 months
寄给100天后的Doreen
希望自己对英语不再恐惧，不再抗拒，不再自卑，可以多一点自信，从此继续学下去，像韩雪一样，为变成自己羡慕的人而坚持努力，你可以的！
n2903
Apr 25, 2018 · Traveled 3 months 9 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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