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 lettersfor future xinky part.154
154天，终于明天放假了，踢脚靶好疼的QAQQBQQCQqdq7.23 22:44
过去的星奇
2017.08.15
for future xinky part.147
147天，好吧今天还是挖不到钻石，不会要我等八天后再玩吧，天哪7.15 22:55
过去的星奇
2017.08.15
for future xinky part.144
144天，突然没有了一切的动力，日复一日的活动着，突然GG？？7.12 23:21
过去的星奇
2017.08.15
for future xinky part.138
第138天成绩出来了，有人欢喜有人愁，我。。没什么感觉，就这样了7.5 23:25
过去的星奇
2017.07.08
for future xinky part.95
第九十五天，日日新，没了。意识到自己对人的态度还是有不好的地方5.21 22:20
过去的星奇
2017.06.01
未来的孟
我现在过得很好我有我爱和爱我的朋友爱我的亲人爱我的男生我被世界所爱我很幸福，你呢？
n1949
2017.03.11
写给未来的我
收到这封信的时候你在干什么呢？ 复习？生意？还是无所事事~~ 请你努力 未来的我
极乐中的悲伤
2016.04.05
写给未来的我
想知道你的成绩变好了很多吗，你要冲刺了吗？若是成功了，请通过时光意志传输信息给我吧
Adan
2014.10.04
写给未来的自己
要爱生活~爱自己~自己优秀了 才能享受爱与被爱~才能更好地爱家人和朋友！
音乐安静a
2013.04.19
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你自己对不对得起我 你自己心里清楚 你等人生再走几十年 你回头看 你对不对得起我
1785167209
2025.05.05
宝四年了我还在吗？
已经四年了，还记得我们说过四年后你成年去找你的约定吗？今天你已经成年啦，祝贺你！
n8165
2022.10.13
未来的你
此时的你 已工作十年 是否过上了理想的生活 还是一塌糊涂 不管怎样 愿一切安好！
不知名的陈先生
2022.02.21
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.
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