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送给三个月后的自己
哇 好巧 刚好是你的生日 祝你生日快乐三个月 就来个小目标吧减肥10斤 背完四级单词每晚认真护肤
Massie00
2021.03.06
写给未来的你
亲爱的祎豪！ 晚上好！我是2月21号的曾静文，我提前告诉未来的你，我很想你哈哈哈哈
n6722
2021.02.21
写给未来的自己
希望五年以后的你成为一名优秀的人民教师，拥有自己的家庭和爱人，能够健康的活着！不再孤独和迷茫……
n6559
2021.02.15
写给3个月后的自己
生活怎样了有点喜欢的，也算不上喜欢的女孩，最终追到了吗减肥坚持下去了吗肠胃不舒服好了吗我还活着吗
n4873
2020.03.31
写给未来的自己
五年后的我，21岁啦！不知道你在上什么大学学什么又或者做什么工作？有没有男朋友呢？很期待！！！！
n4714
2020.02.08
未来的你
孩子出了吗?是男孩还是女孩呢？现在过得怎么样的?会不会面对孩子手足无措呢？现在就已经很无奈了呢。
mjj
2018.12.17
死胖子
最近好好学习了没有？月入一万的计划怎么样了？有女友了没有？坚持锻炼了没有？胖成啥样了还不锻炼呀。
taoshibo1985
2018.07.03
未来的这家伙
最近好好学习了没有？月入一万的计划怎么样了？有女友了没有？坚持锻炼了没有？胖成啥样了还不锻炼呀。
taoshibo1985
2018.06.25
写给未来的自己
未来的自己，三个月过去了。你们还是朋友吗？你们的关系有更进一步吗？如果得不到回应，希望你放下吧。
n2153
2017.06.29
for future xinky part.112
No.112又一次，希望破灭⁽˙³˙⁾◟(๑•́ ₃ •̀๑)◞⁽˙³˙⁾ 6.7 20:59
过去的星奇
2017.06.25
for future xinky part.90
第九十天，状态特不好，跟这天气一样clay服务器除了高峰期问题其他的暂时还好5.16 21:09
过去的星奇
2017.06.01
for future xinky part.18
第十八天，悄悄告诉你吼我昨天没干什么而且忘了写，所以没有记录，只有对话2333.4 19：:46
过去的星奇
2017.03.05
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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