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十年之后
十年之后我不认识你，你不属于我我们还是一样。在一个陌生人的地方。以后的日子谁会知道呢，都还没有经历过
屎老奶
2016.06.17
给1月之后的自己
1月之后有没有发生过改变，坚持的还在坚持吗，不必的东西放弃了吗？对了，驾驶证怎么样了，这个要抓紧了。
黄黑11号
2014.12.15
写给未来的…
已经毕业了吧？毕业典礼好吗？学位服穿着有范吗？现在工作找到了吗，说好今年要把工作搞定的，一定要实现。
萱萱
2013.03.21
hey，你还好吗？
我的研究生成绩昨天出来了，381分，是个很厉害的分数。我希望你一直在学习，更希望你有了个很好的前程
15273707289
2026.03.01
瓜皮仔，怎么样了
目标实现了吗就在这玩别堕落啊自己，对以后的你也对现在的我，加油啊，别想那些情情爱爱了，记得看清人啊
n8561
2023.11.20
写给19岁的自己
哈喽，我是14岁的rtt，你的QQ没被盗吧？家里还好吗，你考上北京大学了吗？你和那个他在一起了吗？
rtt
2022.04.01
希望你仍然阳光可爱
你好王女士，现在的你，应该是一名妈妈了吧，虽已为人母，但请记得，你首先是王女士，望你继续幸福下去！
n6547
2021.02.15
写给未来的…
5年后你可能结婚了 有自己的小孩 家庭和谐 父母都还在 5年后对自己好一点 不要那么扣
黄清风1
2020.11.28
易复俊
你过的还好吗？是不是又混混噩噩过了三年，技术学到了吗？修车的人儿，女朋友应该有了吧！几年了都哈哈哈
狗哥永远的忠粉
2020.11.28
老大的家人
希望未来的你完成了你的梦想，也希望你成熟稳重。一定别忘了这一生中还有一位小家人：老大。你永远在心里
n4765
2020.02.23
2018.11.21
此时此刻妈妈和诺一在玩，时光平和美好，希望幸福能一直延续，也希望未来的我能继续有这样j简单的幸福感
n3672
2018.11.21
的你也许正处于人生低潮，也许正值春风得意。无论你属于那一种，我都希望你是微笑的，
的你也许正处于人生低潮，也许正值春风得意。无论你属于那一种，我都希望你是微笑的，不是后悔，不是叹息
n3416
2018.09.12
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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