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
4433 public letters写给未来自己的一封信
今天是2022年11月10日。2022的你刚刚结束高考进入大学不久呢,进入大学不久的你一大堆事情,忙着社团事务,忙着抢群修学分,忙着完成老师布置的作业,很忙碌但又很充实。未来很迷茫,老师总说普通本科毕业了就业难,需要考研提高就业竞争力。不知道未来的你是否做到了呢。 你真正的
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亲爱的自己: 亲爱的自己,我是十七岁的你,我现在正值青春,像大多数人一样,很普通,而且没有被世界的黑暗来染色,我向你写一封信来描述一下你的十七岁吧,今年刚高考完,结束了那个匆匆忙忙但是充实的日子,考上了一所二本院校,父亲依旧对你充满期待,希望你走的越来越高,可是你自己对你自己
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亲爱的自己: 你好啊!
给未来自己的一封信
亲爱的自己: 许久不见,你还记得当时的你是什么样子吗? 初入大学,一切都是新鲜且欢乐的,但同时也是枯燥乏味的。我曾无数次的幻想过未来的生活会是什么样子,但幻想终究不是现实,只能希望未来不会与我所想的差别过大。高中时,我曾与她们期许过在二十六岁时结婚,拥有
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亲爱的自己: 亲爱的自己,我是十七岁的你,我现在正值青春,像大多数人一样,很普通,而且没有被世界的黑暗来染色,我向你写一封信来描述一下你的十七岁吧,今年刚高考完,结束了那个匆匆忙忙但是充实的日子,考上了一所二本院校,每天都很忙,好多课要上好多群要抢;还要跑校园跑,每天都好忙啊
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亲爱的李艳秋: 哇!我想问当你看到这封信的时候还记得你是坐在值班室写的嘛。这年你才大一,刚进入憧憬已久的大学,却处处不如自己所想象的那般美好,但却遇到了-群相处的还算好的舍友和同学。这时的我还是很小心,很不成熟,容易说错话,做错事,现在的你是不是处事不惊了呢?我希望
写给未来自己的一封信
亲爱的师孟: 你好,现在是2022年11月11日九点半。当你再次看到这封信时,你已经是一个30多岁了,也许你已经成为一个商业精英了吧。你会在以什么样的心情看这封信呢,激动的,失落的,还是惆怅的。现在在写这封信的你才20岁,正是人生中最青春年华的时候。 都说时光如流水,
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亲爱的自己: 我不知道我为什么要给你写信,也许是因为现在的你不优秀,想告诉你,未来你一定会是优秀的。在这里,我有一些话想要对你说。愿你在成长的道路上能有好心情。尽管人生不是一帆风顺的,但也要微笑着面对困难。哪怕是今天忘记带雨伞,在雨中,也要告诉自己:“我今天就是要淋雨!”就是这
你还好吗?
现在你过得怎么样了,成为一名好护士了吗?有属于自己的一室一厅吗?你是否向生活妥协了?你快乐吗?
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亲爱的付朝样: 你好啊! 岁月不居,时节如流。最是人间留不住,朱颜辞镜花辞树。时间倏忽而逝,眨眼间你已经大二了。大一这一年,你过得好像有点匆忙的样子,但又不知道在忙些什么。我想问一句:“你找到心中想要的是什么了吗?”。如果没有那就请你在不断地前行的
写给未来自己的一封信
写给未来自己的一封信亲爱的未来自己: 你好! 很抱歉在你的人生中,遇见了你和我。我不知道为什么,总觉得时间会给你安排一些特别的任务或者事情,总是想着有一天,时间会安排在我和你之间。所以今天我想和你聊聊我之前对时间的一些想法。 时间就像是人
给未来自己的一封信
给未来自己的一封信亲爱的静: 你好!收到这封信的时候,不知道你会有什么心情,是否活得和之前你想的一样,那就继续往下读吧! 你和年少时想要共度余生,一生相伴的那个男孩现在怎么样了,或许已经终成眷属,两人去
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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