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写给未来的自己
亲爱的，经历了28学分的艰苦学习，也不知道你全满绩了没有，希望是吧。另外，还有四级考试，顺利吗？数学竞赛，顺利吗？A考了没？最起码把F1和F2过了吧？算了，就是想说，不管生活多忙，一定要坚持下去，就像你学英语一样坚持下去。生活啊，让我记住你给的痛的模样。好了，不说了，还有事要忙，加油！
n2940
Apr 25, 2018 · Traveled 3 months 12 days
寄给100天后的自己
现在没有阅读的习惯，据说21天可以养成一个习惯，希望自己通过这次的学习习惯并且习惯阅读。
n2950
Apr 25, 2018 · Traveled 3 months 9 days
写给100天后的橘子
希望100天后的自己看到这封信，没有遗憾
n2957
Apr 25, 2018 · Traveled 3 months 9 days
写给未来的自己
好好学英语，好好学专业课，路在自己脚下，你要自己闯，不要顾虑太多，人生没有那么多重来的机会。实在不行就全部扛着，没什么大不了，相信自己的潜力。也相信自己的爱好，你还记得吗，奶奶说过，她梦见你考进了北大，你高考实现不了，要是未来能够实现呢
n2958
Apr 25, 2018 · Traveled 1 year
Photo letter
写给100天后的自己
这是我的第二个100天，第一个已经坚持下来了，这次也一定可以，希望能看到更多丰富的.多彩的知识世界，提高英语能力，能够正常的和英语国人沟通，实现国外旅游的计划，让英语水平更上一层楼，在此开启英语阅读第二段旅程，杨帆启航，助力梦想！
n2963
Apr 25, 2018 · Traveled 1 day
写给100天后的钟检华
亲爱的自己： 你好！ 100天过去了，英语是否有长进。国家注册审核员考试准备得怎么样。是否每天按时睡觉按时起床。是否积极锻炼，坚持自己的爬山爱好？ 100天作为一个里程碑，很短暂，每天踏实一步一个脚印走下去，也是个不小的考验。玉不琢不成器，经历一番，愿终有所得。100天后再来回复自己吧！用英语试试～
n2964
Apr 25, 2018 · Traveled 3 months 9 days
写给100天后的自己
100天后的我，你好！参加薄荷阅读是对自己的一个挑战，坚持100天对于严重拖延症的我来说，是很困难的事情，如果我做到了，我一定要好好奖励自己，这说明我的拖延症可以被治愈，这会让我对自己重拾信心，也会让我有勇气在这艰难的人世间继续前行。
Fish_Ren
Apr 25, 2018 · Traveled 3 months 11 days
写给100天后的自己
希望我可以初步阅读nature，science的论文。
用户5850620831
Apr 25, 2018 · Traveled 3 months 6 days
嘿，100天后的，坚持下来了吗？
这可是你在网上购买的第三个课程了哈！！你要在坚持不下来！不许再买任何课程！你可长点心吧，虽然工作忙，这是借口吗！！！说好的未来要和最好的自己相遇呢～～咱能不能不蒸馒头争口气
n2981
Apr 25, 2018 · Traveled 3 months 10 days
写给100天后的小小平
写给100天后（20180803）的小小平：写了很长一段话，就因为不熟悉英语而给弄不见了。不只是英语，很多东西都是需要用时方恨少，学历、经历、经验能力等等。英语学好，有一天需要考试就可以没那么费力了，而且也可以自行看原著书，与外国人交流，而不是慌张。PPT学好，有一天需要制作PPT的时候才不用自己吐
爱杰宝的小小平
Apr 25, 2018 · Traveled 3 months 9 days
【寄给未来的Jodie】
时间是不是很快？一转眼就收到了过去的自己的来信，我相信你一定没有辜负你自己，努力着提升自己，不光是英语，更是方方面面，年轻就应该花时间去学习，坚持到底，你将会是更好的人！
n2985
Apr 25, 2018 · Traveled 1 month 28 days
写给100天后的自己
100天过去了，安排的学习计划完成了么。你的生命又少了100天，要珍惜时间啊。
n2988
Apr 25, 2018 · Traveled 1 month 28 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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