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
4436 public letters
写给未来的st
不知道你时候的心情如何?即使是现在的我也很激动。你有没有考上心仪的大学,去到自己心仪的城市?你是否觉得三年的时光转瞬即逝?毕业那天跟你合照的是谁呢?你最难度过的时光是什么时候呢?好多好多问题想要问你,希望你给的答案都是你多年之后想到能会心一笑的答案。我想你有好好努力过,不论什么结
未来的你,还好吗?
我现在不知道有没有考上东京大学,去没去日本,也不知道你过得怎么样?我现在是2019年12月8日14:34。。你还记得我2020年买了块手机吗,真的好用!不过。。。我真的希望你能努力,真的!你还有你父母,我现在很好,你呢?
过去的信,寄给未来的自己吧!灰色时间是不可以忘记的
2018年11月23日星期五距离2019年考研还有29天,我还有很多东西没有掌握,但是昨晚我又一次精神崩溃。我不喜欢这样子学习,我不喜欢这样的日子,无所事事,什么都做不好。我想逃,我却无处可逃。我想,一个失去自己的人,又有哪里能容得下。人是社会人,一个人是无法独活的,不能处理好这
给自己5年时间
已不再年轻,我给自己5年时间,这个研究生虽说目前看来对我确实没啥用,但选了就没后悔一说的。5年之后,现在的同学是否还会联系,我能不能成就一点事,我将走向何方。
写给未来的自己
未来的那个我你还好吗,你好我是2019年的你,爸妈身体还好吗?未来我还和雅丽在一起吗?如果在一起她幸福吗?你遇到了困难是不是选择逃避?不要怕,你要去面对他,加油你可以你还记得我说过最傻的话是什么吗?“我不能没有你”( ‘-ωก̀ )我在2019年祝自己事业有成家人健健康康还有也祝
写给未来的自己
一年了,当时你还是大一上学期快结束,应该是第十五周。特别喜欢打篮球,不知道现在还有没有继续热爱篮球,是否仍然愿意挤出时间甚至逃课去打篮球。你有了一个女朋友,现在不知道你们两个现在是否还在一起,感情是否有了变化。我发这封信的目的是什么呢?是让你不要忘了曾经的美好与对未来的期望。希望
写给未来的自己
未来的你,你好!我是2019年的施金香,不知道你现在有没有成为一个妻子一个孩子的母亲,但你现在应该已经成为了一名小护士。无意之间发现可以给未来的你发条消息,很好奇自己以后会是一个怎样的生活,不知道父母此时过的如何,不知道自己是否找到心爱之人,不知道生活是否如意,善待生活过好每
你好啊,十三岁的李荀霏
我很好奇,你现在还有人叫你李giao霏吗?你遭受过校园暴力吗?现在的我成绩很好,全班第一,年级三十,你现在进步了还是下降了?希望你成绩没有下降并且更优秀。我希望那时候的你仍旧美丽,聪明,待人和善。
写给未来的…
生日快乐啊十三岁的李荀霏。你还好吗??恭喜你又老了,我现在比你年轻哦你还是个沙雕吗??
致新的自己
嘿,宝贝已经习惯了新的生活了吧,车有没有改成自己喜欢的样子呀进入了这个行业还在坚持吗,不管怎样都不会觉得遗憾吧有没有遇到一个让你能够快乐的人呢不管何时,我真的希望你可以好好活着,加油加油
写给将要成人的姚朝鑫
Dear ycx 嘿,姚朝鑫,今天你已经十八了,已经长大成人了,我不知道这两年发生了什么大事没有?你还是和以前一样浑浑噩噩么?你回想一下,你以前做过的事情,你后悔么?你还在每天混日子吗?这两年你真正努力过吗?我特别想知道你现在看这封信的时候,是个以前一样在给别人打
写给未来的自己
xiwan g hai huozhe,xiwan g yiqie dou hai hao hao de 。wo buzai fan nao ,neng yon gyou hao de xingjing .
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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