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一个月后
密码 1s7dk4sf8sc9如果大论文写完了再好不过啦 恭喜你~
鱼丸冇粗面
2020.06.14
这是个你懂的密码，为了是你好好学习，不要沉溺
78hq3ryghu4c09q34cun3ctw8cemjrwerhc7m9q
n1702
2019.10.31
写给未来的…
这辈子我不想再发生，吃不起8块钱的饭要吃2.5块钱泡面的事情了。真的，我发誓。
dy2015678
2018.05.07
100天后的自己
希望100天后，你能有所收获。生活很苦，很累，但每天都很充实，加油！挑战自己!
n3126
2018.04.26
写给100天后的自己
100天过去了，安排的学习计划完成了么。你的生命又少了100天，要珍惜时间啊。
n2988
2018.04.25
写给100天后的Carol
宝贝，你很棒哦!相信这100天的阅读会给未来的生活添光彩!加油!下一站，幸福!
n2948
2018.04.25
来自三年前的自己
这时候的我应该即将毕业了吧，不知道你的志向还在嘛。现在的我还是单身。那现在呢？
n2592
2018.01.25
致未来的自己
此时是2017.1.1 看到这封信，你应该已经来到了18年的元旦。
n2526
2018.01.01
写给未来的…
上大学了吧，女朋友是谁啊嘿嘿，比我漂亮嘛，不要忘记我哦现在你还是我喜欢的猪猪哦
又又
2017.12.30
for future xinky part.123
第123天，明天就要期学校了，真舍不得在家的日子[图片已丢失]就是去考试6.18 21:55
过去的星奇
2017.06.25
for future xinky part.22
第二十二天，体会生活，感悟生活也许作文可以提高哟3.7 20:05
过去的星奇
2017.03.07
给未来的自己
骚年这个月过后可以去网吧了，是不是(｡･∀･)ﾉﾞ嗨，你成年了，骚年努力吧！！
CARRY
2015.05.12
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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