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
4435 public letters
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
2018.04.25
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
n2964
2018.04.25
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
2018.04.25
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
2018.04.25
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
2018.04.25
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PP
爱杰宝的小小平
2018.04.25
【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
2018.04.25
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
2018.04.25
写给四年后的自己
亲爱的大冰冰： 你好！我是24岁的你，现在的我对人生有了一定的认知，也有了一些规划，虽说比很多人的节奏慢，但还是努力前行着。一步一步的慢慢的走着。想要变成更好的你，29岁的我不知道有没有顺利毕业，如果没有。不要灰心，总会有解决的办法，如果顺利的毕业，并找到理想的工作。
n2993
2018.04.25
给未来的我
我就从来没有坚持下去做过一件事情，如果能坚持100天，我敬你是条汉子
n2998
2018.04.25
写给未来的自己～100天的坚持✊
致亲爱的自己： 相信自己每天都按计划完成了小目标。不知道是否已养成了好习惯！只愿自己更加努力更加坚强更加自信！也相信自己的英语一定有所提高！锻炼口语和计算机编程能力，为自己能站上更大的舞台而奋斗！加油加油
n3010
2018.04.25
Tina
hello Tina,100 days has been past . How are you Ms?Still some upset and brave?If there have some new change?Such pass the probation? Worked
n3014
2018.04.25
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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