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一封来自2024年01月20日的信
今天突然收到四年前我写的信,看来是能寄到未来的。现在的我现在正在培训公务员面试,未来的我考上公务员了吗?有男朋友了吗?快乐吗?现在生活怎么样呀?记得多陪伴家人朋友哦~
生日快乐啊大朋友
我是2024一月份的你,现在18岁了,2023年的你经历了很多很多事情,无论是你爱人的离开还是学业上好不容易有点的起色,其实我可以看得出你已经在努力坚强了,我帮不了你,甚至我会遗忘你,就像你迟早会看淡她一样,当你看到这封信的时候,你应该已经能够淡然的看待这件事了吧,虽然血
自己
我就知道你还是不行,你究竟想干什么呢,又在干什么呢
Offering.
Hi,2034年的邬凯婧 我是2024年的你。今天收到了十年前的她的来信(由于某种原因,这封信delay了8个多月),本应该在这份工作前,那阴霾密布的人生低谷中收到的,但,在这个平行宇宙里,我是在工作归家的地铁上收到的。地铁是上海的14号线,直达我现在租的这个公寓。 那封信里写,
未来的你,还好吗?
给未来的我: 我也不知道现在是什么样,苹果又出新手机了?有什么新游戏?我是不是开心?我现在找到工作了吗?能养活自己了吗?不用什么大公司,只要是个体面的能养活自己的工作,不要让自己太累。当然如果大学能毕业就好了,不用本科,associate degree也行,我可能真
来自...年前的时光邮件,请查收
致未来的我: 你现在过得是不是很好呀,我对你还是很期待的呢,牙齿是不是搞得很整齐啦?是不是可以放肆得大笑啦,如果没有那么完美也没关系,你已经很好了,不要过度要求自己,无论怎么样都要自信,自信的女孩最美丽,五年后的你还和殷有成这个傻子在一起吗?是否和他结了婚?你要多
来自...年前的时光邮件,请查收
给三年后的自己的一封信:我没想到会有一些机缘,让我们顿悟。我看到了一些没有进步的人,或者一些缓慢散步的人,而我一直在跑跑停停。今日跟妹妹说的话还有点印象,我跟她说要节制需求,何尝不是压抑生命力。我们期盼能帮助别人,何尝不是需要他人成全才能得道。而凤凰的能量,源于本心。本心是什
写给未来的...
三年后 希望自己经济独立 父母身体健康 有一个很好的精神伴侣
2025你好!
你好,乐乐。今天是2024年,突然收到2013年你的信,久远的记忆被打开。是一种奇怪但有趣的体验,所以我又给你写信了。 这些年我的想法发生改变,这种改变超乎我的想象。我记得我以前经常哭,经常失望,消极甚至陷入绝望。我害怕一切。现在的话,我大概是习惯失望了。没解决的问题依然没解决,
自己
现在的我结婚1年了努力生活迈向自己想要的日子中希望明年可以拥有自己的小孩增进自己努力生活解决问题珍惜所拥有的珍惜身边爱的人
一封来自2024年01月30日的信
收到了十年前给自己写的信…..已经完全忘记当时的心情了这次设定五年好了,不知道那时候还有没有跟现在喜欢的人在一起,发生了些什么呢?有好好成长吗?
一封来自2024年01月30日的信
你好呀,现在的你在干什么,应该已经顺利毕业踏上了新的旅程,不知道你考公是否上岸了,如果幸运的话,或许你即将入职,有一份还不错的工作,终于可以自己挣钱了!也许你没考上,在迷茫?在找一份工作过度?别灰心,有所失就会有所得,你比谁都明白这个道理。看到这封信,希望可以给你力量,你一路走来
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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