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.
How to write this letter
- 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
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Whatever and whenever you fell in a dark hole, maybe you’ll feel hopeless and nothing to do, you should remind yourself: never never never s
展信安
不知道你近来过的是否还顺利?四年时间在你收到我这封信后应该已经到了,你一定成长,成长了多少我也不知晓,接下来你应该会如愿地参加研究生考试,我真心希望祝你顺利。我也不清楚我们这四年里会有什么交集,也许什么交集都没有,不过在你收到这封信后,我们之间有什么交集应该已经很明了了。我现在回
展信安
不知道你近来过的是否还顺利?四年时间在你收到我这封信后应该已经到了,你一定成长,成长了多少我也不知晓,接下来你应该会如愿地参加研究生考试,我真心希望祝你顺利。我也不清楚我们这四年里会有什么交集,也许什么交集都没有,不过在你收到这封信后,我们之间有什么交集应该已经很明了了。我现在回
写给未来的我3年后
一封信——五年给五年后的自己:亲爱的自己,不知5年后的你,在哪里工作?多少收入?体重多少?还是不是像以前一样喜欢疯狂购物,没有半点积蓄。恩,写下这封信的我资产为负数,请你记得:自由=能力-欲望。现在的我就是因为欲望太大才变成卡奴,不过别担心,再过一个月情况就可以改善。你有没有每年
写给未来大学毕业后的我
未来的自己: 你好啊。 其实本该早就开始写了,但是没有好的时间与条件,所以一直就拖到现在来写。可能也差点忘记了吧,但是现在看到了一个视频“77岁的奶奶给23岁自己的信”这个视频,我才想起来,我也得赶快给未来自己写一封信,于是便有了这一封信件。 初入校园,感觉大学带给我的是一
给未来自己的一封信
亲爱的你: 你好呀。不知道下次你看到这封信的时候是在何时何地。我是现在的你,你是未来的我。 未来的你是怎么样的呢?估计也是一米五五的矮个子,不知道有没有达到自己定下的目标:瘦到90斤。未来的你过的开心吗?有完成年少的梦想:有一套属于自己的温馨小窝。不知道未来的你身边是否还有一
你好,好久不见
给三月份自己的一封信你好: 展信安。我现在是2021年3月7号20:48时的你,好奇妙啊,第一次和未来的你写信,不知道三个月之后的你变得怎么样,学习生活过得怎么样,和朋友相处的怎么样,和家人见面了吗,是不是终于见到我亲爱的妹妹了,你的样貌变了吗?是否有变得成熟一点?你做事情还那
写给未来的你和我
hi,未来的赵静怡和我未来的爱人,你们好吗? 这些日子不知是怎的,总是对爱情充满幻想。所以本来这封信只想写给他,却又一时兴起,写给了你们两个人。 今天是高二上学期,学校自愿封校,我回到家里上网课的第一天。 嗨,亲爱的爱人。这些日子总是想到你,前几天晚上,我辗转反侧。想知
To未来的我
未来的陈俊吉: 你好,我是十年前的你,十年后的这一天,你刚好三十岁,不出意外的话,应该还没有男朋友吧,不结婚不生孩子,一个人自由自在的,除了偶尔的孤独,大部分时间都是开心的,没有琐碎的家务和没完没了的争吵。有些话我想对未来的你说说,也许以后看会显得我幼稚,但是起码现在我是满心欢喜
迷茫的妈妈
迷茫的妈妈: 又是3个月过去了,宝宝现在还因为断奶乱发脾气吗!宝宝现在已经开始大迈步了吧!嘴里的八颗牙有没有多几个小伙伴。 回答三个月前的自己(77.7KG)体重是82KG。这次体重明显上升,因为自己太贪吃,而
给十年后的自己
啊啊啊啊啊,陈秋宁!!!我要疯了,刚刚我在给你写信的时候不小心点到了刷新,我giao,结果我写的一大段话都没有了,气死我了,我要缓一下。OK了我重新来,你好陈大头,我是十年前的你,我现在18岁,是处于大四上册的阶段,现在准备期末考试了,好累啊,黄献莹老师的说课简直就是魔鬼啊,太恐
to myself
晶:见信好。现在是2020.11.06,明天就是周六,而爸爸明天也要来武汉。今天偶然间看见她的空间里很久以前她留下的文字,突然在后悔过去的自己没能在时间里留下些痕迹,不论是迷茫或者恐惧,亦或者是喜悦。我想让这些五味杂陈的感情成为足以被时间铭记的东西,因此,我写下这封信。二十岁的你
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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