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
4454 public letters写给未来的…
今天是6月27日,现在的我没上本科在我面前有两条路可走,要么高补要么读大专再升本。这两条路目的都一样就是要本科。我也不知道要怎么选择,我一开始是很想高补可是现在又没那么强的欲望。其实说实话我现在是心里不大痛快,因为我一直以为没我好的人都考的比我好,想到这我就特想高补。可是有些害怕,怕自己的学习方法不
Jun 27, 2013 · Traveled 11 months 10 days
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致未来的你
傻逼: 泥嚎! 丫的你这个记性也不知道你记得你曾坐在公司,打着这一封邮件不。 恩,是邮件。以下内容有点正经,希望你能看下去。 其实我很想给你写一封真正的信件,用我的手,用我的笔墨,用能感受到的。 但是请你原谅我,我不是特别忙,只是没时间去寄。对此我很抱歉. 我要告诉你几点,我不希望你改变的,或者我希
Jul 1, 2013 · Traveled 3 years
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亲爱的,13岁的我写给15岁的你
Dear FutureMe, 谢谢你在这两年里的努力。 谢谢你能够尽量忘掉所有的不开心。 谢谢你能够这么狠下心去舍去难过。 真的,谢谢。 不管你是否还喜欢亚纶, 如果你还喜欢他,那就好好爱着他,努力去爱他。未来的两年,他一定又出了新的EP,又有了新的影视剧,或许,还有了那个她。永远的纪念日,属于布丁
Jul 1, 2013 · Traveled 2 years
给未来的我
Hi Kobby after 2 years,I am Kobby in 2013.It is miracle to receive this mail, isn't it? You are a F.5 students promoting to F.6. DSE is approaching. A
Jul 2, 2013 · Traveled 2 years
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给未来的我
今天是星期五 未来的你是在忙碌还是在碌碌无为?找到自己心仪的工作了吗?月薪多少呢?去年有去看ARASHI的蛋巡吗?或者今年去?啊,对。现在你还饭ARASHI吗?现在还有好朋友吗?有男朋友了吗?还是一次都没恋爱吗?不结婚的念头还在吗?无论未来的你是否是理想中的自己。请记得如果和理想中的自己一样甚至于比
Jul 2, 2013 · Traveled 2 years 11 months
写给未来的31
这一年,你是毕业 ,成功的成为一名老师,还是考研失败,然后挤在就业大军之中呢。 不管多为难,一定要坚持。今年夏天的实习 告诉我,多么难,只要尝试,咬着牙坚持的尝试,一定能收获到什么的。所以,别在乎刚开始不适应。
Jul 2, 2013 · Traveled 1 year
写给未来的许佳茵
嘿,亲爱的自己:现在你已经考完高考了吧....你还在跟LZH在一起吗? 三年的异校恋辛苦吗?又或者不足三年?..2013年的自己还在为了未来而发愁,为学业 为爱 为友谊...这些问题都解决了吗?...2013年的自己知道了中考成绩,算是一个打击吧..但又怀着小希望能考上心仪的高中....
Jul 2, 2013 · Traveled 3 years
一个月后的我
你好啊,一个月后的我,实习结束了吧?感觉怎么样?是累的要趴下了么。一定睡眠不足而且每天挤地铁超级辛苦的吧。最近,刚看完35岁的的高中生,突然就好想给未来的自己写信。先试试一个月吧,然后再写一封给1年后的我。一个月,实习还是很难过的。坚持下来的话,真的是很努力了你。辛苦了。没有坚持下来的话,那就下回找
Jul 2, 2013 · Traveled 1 month
写给未来的自己
不知道此刻你梦想实现的怎样,有没有找到理想的工作,找到实现人生价值的路径,在自我实现的路途上走得如何?你看到曙光了吗?是不是做着自己喜爱的事情,成为自己期待的样子:内心丰富,身有长物,心灵自由。现在的我,非常迷茫,希望未来的你,所有的回答都是,yes! 要继续加油,永远做奔跑的公主!爱你!
Jul 3, 2013 · Traveled 5 years
你好吗?我很好。
亲爱的,生日快乐。这半年过得怎么样呢?还是在痛苦的挣扎吗?还是已经看到了胜利的曙光?半年前的你很痛苦,很彷徨,被现实所捆绑,不甘寂寞又不愿妥协。找到了方向却好像又无从下手,你一定找到了解决的办法,你一定已经成功了吧。努力复习过的雅思考了多少分呢?你一定可以的你是个很聪明的人,却因为懒惰造成了现在这样
Jul 4, 2013 · Traveled 5 months 11 days
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致2013年暑假的自己
小宝: 小宝,你好吖!O(∩_∩)O哈 今天,我发现了这个有趣的网站--Post Me 后,第一个想到的是写给即将成长一年庆祝的你,So为你熬夜也值得了! 第一句正式的话语是:破蛋快快乐乐!“快高长大”!用心去追求你向往的生活,别给自己那么多负担,让自己轻松地活着! 已经第N次写信给未来的你了,虽然
Jul 5, 2013 · Traveled 3 days
亲爱的自己,祝你18岁生日快乐。
一直想给自己写点东西。但一直不知道该怎么写,还好发现了这个网站,今天就来给一年后十八岁成年的自己写封信。现在是2013年7月7日,其实这封信应该是在两个月前的17岁生日上写的,但因为那时候没听说过这个网站,所以就一直推,推到了现在,还好,还不算晚。明年的5月9日,农历3月22日,就是你的成人礼。在这
Jul 7, 2013 · Traveled 10 months 2 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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