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 lettersfor future xinky part.101
第一百零一天，哇，我想对一百天前的那个人说，你果然猜对了呢(σ･ω･)σYO♪5.27 22:59
过去的星奇
2017.06.01
for future xinky part.31
第三十一天，你根本就不知道滑稽的力量真不像我呢，难道不是每天都是神经病的表情吗3.17 17:59
过去的星奇
2017.03.21
for future xinky part.16
第十六天，囤积的小怪已经杀了一部分了，现在差快捷击杀方法 ｸﾞｯ!(๑•̀ㅂ•́)و✧数学tmd
过去的星奇
2017.03.02
写给未来的你
嘻嘻，哈喽啊。你应该现在24了吧。好好生活，我现在为你努力。你要记得勿忘初心哈。不能被生活打倒哦。
Galaxy1113
2017.03.02
wuli欧巴
这是一个写时光信的网站 对 没错我就是那么cool 那啥 就是实验一下跨网站你收得到不
曙影
2016.02.19
写给未来的自己
不知道如今的自己是否会记得一周以前给自己的诺言，一天超过6人，给未来一个幸福的机会，努力到感动自己
孙嘉辉大人
2015.08.29
写给未来的…
请无论如何都不要在你的小孩面前说他是个没有的人，如果你不想伤害他或者不想他真的变成一个loser。
请叫我马大哈XD
2014.02.21
写给未来的…
请无论如何都不要在你的小孩面前说他是个没有的人，如果你不想伤害他或者不想他真的变成一个loser。
请叫我马大哈XD
2014.02.21
给一年后的自己
当下在哪里工作呢？跟心爱的人结婚了吗？房子有没有装修好呢？减肥了吗？手上有没有积蓄？还是月光吗？
n3226
2026.05.23
乃至2025年4月26日
非固化JBVv还接电话神乎其技结束四五vv就是就是牛逼VS你刷卡屎粑粑都能接受九点半都不上课手机
1658959943
2025.06.24
致2025年的自己
该走的不该走的 人都走了希望未来收到信的自己能不再迷茫、恐慌。细心品味生活中的每个细节和小惊喜。
水云杳
2024.05.02
给你
今天上了一年的学了你要好好反思自己不要荒废学业四六级考研参赛不要随波逐流继续学习未来掌握在你手里
n8102
2022.08.17
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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