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
5529 public letters寄给2025年的你
5年了，你过得怎么样？这5年你有没有荒废的度过？你有没有稳定的工作？你对父母好吗？
用户7206741038
2020.11.28
写给未来佳子哥
你现在过的好吗有没有活成你喜欢的样子呢？你找到自我了吗？你还我行我素，脾气暴躁吗？
用户7342664121
2020.11.28
不要安于现状
现在的你会感谢曾经的自己吗？也要感谢命运的眷顾。真的很幸运，愿你不忘初心，继续前行
最终BOSS201608
2020.07.06
2019424214杜洁经管
我觉得这门课让我对自己的未来有了一个规划，我希望十年后的我也可以不随波逐流，做自己
BAEKB
2019.10.23
写给100天后的自己
常记单词词组，头疼不知出处。幸得薄荷阅读，英语派对开启。打卡、打卡、一百天后薄发。
n4061
2019.02.16
一年后 你还好吗
九年级的我你还好吗？！2019是否像2018一样暴雪倾城呢！？祝那时的我快乐加油！
n3791
2018.12.08
给未来的我
敬爱的黄新论 我是来自2018的你 记住你家只要杨小丽
n3577
2018.10.31
写给100天后的我
学习英语不是为了考试，不是为了炫耀。为了充实自己的生活，不至于被时代淘汰出局！加油
n3528
2018.10.21
写给未来的…
兄弟当你收到这信的时候是否已经成功了！好好加油继续努力不要气馁！！没有什么过不去坎
柳絮i花飞
2018.06.07
写给完成100天课程的我
希望自己能完成100天的课程，之后在遇到需要英语交流的唱歌能从容应对，不会再恐慌！
n3188
2018.04.26
写个100天后的自己
希望能在紧张忙碌的工作生活中，利用碎片时光提升自我，保持学习，做出改变，提升自我！
n2868
2018.04.25
写给未来的…
学习英语的路上坚持着！活出自己的精彩！走出在乎别人眼光的日子！独立，帅气。！实习，
n2810
2018.04.25
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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