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阿夜
未来的我他有发专辑相关动态吗？4月距未时发的日子还有一个月呢有才不正常，要找代抢的吧？最后会上架哪里呢？
liangyt6
2026.03.19
你还好吗
一年后的我，你和陈奥冉和好了吗，你们两还在一起吗，有原谅你吗，你忘记余雨了吗，你找到工作了吗，你过的好吗
1820507325
2025.08.08
游戏对你高考成绩影响大吗？
高考完了，你想去的大学达到了吗？是受什么影响呢？未来的你，还好吗？有没有把游戏给抹去，为了她，也为了他。
n6898
2021.04.03
写给未来的…
明天你好，明天就是年三十了，时间过得是真的很快，我今年的新年愿望是1、家人身体健康2、脱单3、拿到驾驶证
n6485
2021.02.10
写给未来的…
大三了，毕业实习了吗，生活过得怎么样了，有没有未来的目标了，身边的恋人是谁呢，要不断努力下去哟，生日快乐
n4785
2020.02.28
写给未来的嘉嘉
在工作上：提高自己技能，能搞好机器学习并且有挑战性生活上：找可爱小女生储蓄：能多存点钱并且投资赚5千以上
guojia0794
2019.02.12
自己
那时你已大三，相信这两年你度过的每一天都是充实的。考研也已经做足了准备，相信内蒙古大学的大门会向我敞开。
n3247
2018.06.12
写给100天后的linda
100天过去了，你坚持的怎么样？你是否可以与孩子用英语对话了呢？是否不用在线翻译也能读英文原版的书了呢？
n2899
2018.04.25
写给未来的…
回望整个假期，你知道你错过了很多，忘却了很多，希望在接下来一周的学习生活中你不会位置懊恼，我们下周见吧！
陈源
2018.02.24
生日快乐 十六岁
考到哪啦 自己满意吗？ 满意就好了啦还追星吗 瘦了没啊？？哈哈哈努力加油！吴欣桐加油！ 为自己创造未来！
n1684
2018.01.28
未来的星奇(σ･ω･)σYO♪前面的忘了标题
第四天，读书万里，万里读书什么意思(;｀O´)o我真会想哈哈哈2017.2.16 22:51
过去的星奇
2017.02.20
21岁的我致28岁的我
你脱单了吗?有女朋友了没有?妻子贤惠贤惠吗?7年前你与初恋女友和平分手,现在怎么样了?你现在过得好不好?
n1587
2016.07.21
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.
Write a Letter to Your Future Self
Write yours