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
未来的你，现在好吗。
你好，十年后的自己。这里是2018.12.18 11:48，华为黑jack客户端。我从行政楼的三楼厕所返回，一路上人影匆匆，只有我只离片影，冬天的冷气让我感觉心灰意冷，而真正让我觉得降至零度的还是我对于我的失望。 在学校的午休总是在醒来的时候感觉到深刻的绝望，我打算这个中午
杰西丿rJress95959
2018.12.18
十年后的你，在我七年后已经有一封了。
你好，十年后的自己。这里是2018.12.18 11:48，华为黑jack客户端。我从行政楼的三楼厕所返回，一路上人影匆匆，只有我只离片影，冬天的冷气让我感觉心灰意冷，而真正让我觉得降至零度的还是我对于我的失望。 在学校的午休总是在醒来的时候感觉到深刻的绝望，我打算这个中午
杰西丿rJress95959
2018.12.18
postome3 七年后的你，不再是我。
你好，七年后的我。写了几篇十年后的邮件，但是发现还是跨度太大了，那时候你已经28岁了。应该早就成家立业了吧。这里[2018-12-18 21:48] ，魅蓝小魅客户端。 从掌盟上发现阿卡丽要被削弱了，而且这一刀很致命，我的内心很难受。跟猫丢失的那一次一样难受，仿佛被什么给揪
杰西丿rJress95959
2018.12.18
七年后的今天，你还会像我这样忧虑吗。
七年后的今天 你在做什么呢。这里是[2018-12-19 12:26] ，华为黑jack客户端。 饭卡里头只剩下了4.5，我这学期貌似都没有充过钱。早上和妈妈讨要了饭钱，她开车载着我们去学校，周而复始的又一天，虽然我只在学校重新读了两天。 路上，和街边的包子铺买了一些包子
杰西丿rJress95959
2018.12.19
写给未来的…
我戴着耳机，走过车往匆匆的道路，仿佛与这个世界相隔开来。红霞变成了深黑，霓虹响彻在各处。我站在车站等到了十八点多。 这里是[2018-12-19 21:52] ，魅蓝小魅客户端。七年后的今天这个夜晚，你在做什么呢。今天爸爸没来载我，我独自走过了漫漫长路。 《我是江小白》更
杰西丿rJress95959
2018.12.19
写给19年20岁的晨
20岁的晨：Anita，你好哇!先偷偷问一句，攒到多少钱了呀？我干，我刚刚zqsg写了好多，结果发现我邮箱错误惹，好尴尬啊。现在重新进入状态哈哈。今天醒来的时候，看到17年的自己写的，真的特别感动啦。对了，再偷偷问一句，今天是从小姜身边醒来的吗？嘻嘻还喜欢她吗，喜欢的话，没有关系
吴与伦比
2018.12.19
写给半年后的我
好吧 重新写。。。上一封为嘛是用日语，好多显示不出来工作有点忙，时间不多，我快点写。1，家人。爸60了，妈不上班了，因为淋巴有问题。我心里过不去这道坎，虽然好多人劝我生老病死是人之常情。也许来临了。。好吧，没有也许。。也许我会崩溃，也许我没事。2，工作，35岁以后不能跳槽。所以现
无雪_ya
2018.12.20
postome5 原谅我的怠惰
[2018-12-20 21:12] 于此2018.12.20 21:15 好像图片不能发超过3M的……你去一本日记里面看吧，抱歉了啊。
杰西丿rJress95959
2018.12.20
postome7 如愿
你好，七年后的今天，这里是[2018-12-20 21:22] ，魅蓝小魅客户端。今天照常是在清早匆匆乘车到学校，然后看着依旧半昏黑的天，教室里的灯。 认真听课这项再简单不过的任务仿佛离我越来越远了。晚上和贴吧里的家伙半撕起来了，我就守着贴吧等着回复，一惊一乍的，果然我还是
杰西丿rJress95959
2018.12.20
冬至将至，耶诞日已近。你也一样嘛，七年后。
你好，七年后的现在，应该也离冬至节不久了吧。也快耶诞日了吧，就是圣诞节。这里是[2018-12-21 12:22] 周五，华为黑Jack客户端。 很难专下心来听课，整个早上都是一样的，虽说临近放假，但是我这周的表现实在很糟糕，焦躁不安快盖过了欣喜，本来川流不息的溪流现在快被
杰西丿rJress95959
2018.12.21
给最棒的你！
神知道你是怎么坚持过来的，还好你坚持住了！继续努力，做最棒的自己！
n3812
2018.12.21
A boy who want better
A good start to study.I hope I can always go on the ground.
n3813
2018.12.21
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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