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
5609 public letters
给未来的阿喜
不知道那时的你和她到底怎么样了，也许那时你们正好在一起，也许没机会在一起了。 爱你，一辈子、翠儿
JokerCC
2014.05.18
给未来的自己写一封信
呀呀呀呀呀 我是昨天的冀文琪你今天心情有没有好一点无论如何身体是你自己的我希望你保持心情愉悦阳光明媚漂亮温柔
文琪爱志龙
2024.02.27
致两年后的小老弟
今天躺在床上发现了一个好玩的东西，就是这个可以给未来写信的邮箱，所以留个纪念。收到这封信时你可能真的是妇女了
a骑着毛驴闯社会
2020.03.08
for future xinky part.97
第九十七天，又遇一梦，十分孤单，此梦何解？梦见我一人考试回家，没人陪我聊天，都有事qaq5.23 22:02
过去的星奇
2017.06.01
for future xinky part.96
第九十六天，因日日新得疑惑，因疑惑得状态，虽加成少，但比过没有。民公实在太慢了吧(＞＜)5.22 20:56
过去的星奇
2017.06.01
23岁：26岁请你努力
我与你有个四年之约，请你好好努力，充实自己，快乐生活~要学会开导自己，别让负能量占据好心情~爱你，问候妈妈~
颜颜颜
2017.05.01
23说：25岁请你努力
我与你有个四年之约，请你好好努力，充实自己，快乐生活~要学会开导自己，别让负能量占据好心情~爱你，问候妈妈~
颜颜颜
2017.05.01
23岁说：24岁请你努力
我与你有个四年之约，请你好好努力，充实自己，快乐生活~要学会开导自己，别让负能量占据好心情~爱你，问候妈妈~
颜颜颜
2017.05.01
写给一年后的我
现在我初三了吧，初二这时候我和大佬在一起，真的好喜欢他啊，我这时候一定和他在一起吧嗯，肯定会99吧【flag
n747
2017.04.17
我的时光邮局出厂了么？
今天我们在写需求分析，九月三十日我们能让我们的产品出厂上线么？期待马腾宇2016年9月20日16:31:53
马腾宇_
2016.09.20
今年是第二年，
你爱的人呢，她还在嘛，你说好的爱她呢。两年前的我想对你说，如果爱请深爱，她需要一个人来爱。别放手。好好待她，
夏月云
2015.04.22
只有自己能给自己未来
只想试试看你能不能完成，能不能坚持……1、早睡（22:00），早起（6:00）。2、坚持自己现在所做的事情。
林壶不冲
2014.03.23
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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