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你还记得我吗?
王博，你还记得我吗？没错，我就是去年十月份的你，怎么样，专升本考试有信心吗？没关系，无论结果怎么样，不要伤心，也不要兴奋，这是上天注定的。如果没考上，那就快点投入社会吧，找一个自己喜欢的工作，这是个奋斗的年代，一定要向前看，忘记这次考试！如果考上了，一定不要骄傲，不忙初心
雨滴_爱冬叔
2018.10.28
给未来的我
敬爱的黄新论 我是来自2018的你 记住你家只要杨小丽
n3577
2018.10.31
写给自己
我只会将最脆弱的自己展现给你看，以及那个“不存在”的他，你变成什么样的呢
n3436
2018.10.31
19年的我
你的压力还大吗？人生苦短，己经四十岁了，不惑之年，也该成熟了。学着保养身体，每天早点体息，不要再熬夜了，多煅炼身体，控制不良嗜好。在收到这封信的时候，希望你的体重能控制在60㎏，记住做最好的自己!
ls
2018.11.04
致敬五年后的自己
五年后的你： 你好！ 想跟你聊聊天，现在的你也不要嫌弃当年的自己青春年少，不懂生活，人都是曾经年轻过的。 现在我在郑航，是一个阳光明媚的周末，刚刚睡醒，今年二年级，后年就可以毕业了，真是羡慕你，已经工作了，不再为了学习烦心，但是我知道你面临的压力肯定比现在大得多，
n3582
2018.11.04
Hello
这个时候应该已经完成一次阅读，希望你坚持。不能总是处于现在的状态，希望你加油。我并不是喜欢你成熟的样子，而是喜欢你一直走向成熟的状态。希望每一个状态都是你爱的样子。
n3604
2018.11.07
给已经读完了莎翁悲喜剧的你
我在刚开始的第二天给你写这封信，100天过去了，不知道你有没有坚持下来，感觉怎么样？是不是还挺爽的？完成了一件很酷的事情呢。那是不是可以考虑下一个一百天了？或许，下次可以读福尔摩斯了？现在想想都好期待呀。希望你越来越好，逐渐成为更好的自己吧，加油。
n3606
2018.11.07
写给未来的陈亿
我已经知道此时此刻的你也许并没有被创新班录取，或者你真的是那一个lucky dog ，无论如何，我都相信你是最棒的！在日后的英语学习中，你都要good good study ，day day up ，do your best ！
n3608
2018.11.07
写给100天后的自己
今天大年初三了，学习薄荷也快一百天了，我希望这个时候我英语进步很大，使我出国的心更坚定也更有信心。也希望我工作已经很熟练并且有正处于上升突破期，钱也都还完了并且存有一定的钱，遇到另一半，感谢自己一直以来的努力和坚持！
n3622
2018.11.07
100天
100天不长，100天不短。这100天里不知道你有没有下定决心换了工作，你有没有坚持下来健身的计划，你有没有帮助爸爸一起改造好了新家，也不知道你的新婚知否满意。100天了，你那儿也该过年了，先给你许个新年愿望吧，做过的选择不会让你后悔，19年的生活更加充满希望。至少，我相信你，薄
n3633
2018.11.07
写给一百天后的自己
亲爱的自己：你好！恭喜你读完了奇迹男孩，今天，你就是奇迹！你就是这么一个会吃苦能坚持的人！学习英语现在成为了你的乐趣！更高兴这一百天来和大家一起学习、探讨，让原本平凡的生活变得充实快乐，获得成长！就是这么轻松✌️继续努力哦
n3636
2018.11.07
写给100天后的自己
这是一百天的伊始，怎么说呢，能够读完100天或者坚持一百天早起的话，结果一定让人自豪吧，如此需要一个仪式感的人，并非要什么意义非凡，至少可以感动一下自己。王书航，加油呀，你说过什么？大学要坚持下来做几件事，让自己满意的生活才会让自己很满足，不对吗？。平凡总归有意义。
n3640
2018.11.08
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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