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你过的快乐吗！
三年过去了，你结婚了吗？一切都好吗？我现在很焦虑，很难过，很孤独！祝你一切安好！
n2105
2017.06.08
for future xinky part.82
第八十二天，好心办坏事+1，试卷搞完+1守望开箱+2，感觉还好5.7 20:29
过去的星奇
2017.05.14
for future xinky part.42
第四十二天，这天跑断了腿，体育考要命啊 直到现在，都还是疼3.28 21:24
过去的星奇
2017.03.28
for future xinky part.21
第二十一天，诸事不顺，周围也变得有些不好了无话可说3.7 20:04
过去的星奇
2017.03.07
写给未来的…
十三天了嘞，今天如往常一般忘不了17年感动(ಥ_ಥ)红颜日期2.26 21:34
过去的星奇
2017.02.27
爱
今天我爱他，很爱，我想知道一年后还会这么爱吗？是一时冲动吗？无条件的爱能长久吗？
小蕊
2015.07.16
给未来后的自己。
希望一年后的自己身体健康，万事如意！嗯，万事如意，身体健康。888888888
wjy07072968
2026.03.10
未来的自己
未来的自己，你好！愿你现在活成了自己喜欢的样子。坚持热爱，用心生活，这就很好。
2300338329
2026.03.10
致未来
致未来的自己这个时候你还在睡懒觉吗如果还在睡懒觉的话看到这条信息就赶紧起来搞钱
3463127547
2025.03.24
写给未来的成功人士
希望你能学好弹唱，照顾好家人，赚好多好多钱！一切顺利，告诉我你那时候的成就吧！
520虎
2022.01.15
写给8年后的自己，30岁的我，，
这是17岁的你，嘿嘿嘿
或许
2021.05.06
写给未来的…
那时候我就是23岁了不知道还能不能有点东西我只希望简简单单的过完这辈子算球了
n6075
2020.11.29
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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