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未来的你，还好吗？
不知道我们以后的路会如何，或者没有以后但我想你知道，我永远爱你。
宇
2024.01.23
来自...年前的时光邮件，请查收
做到想做的了吗 你一定可以的 就算没有也要继续加油 活的开心最重要
小洁
2024.01.16
写给未来的我
现在的我，是否爱着一个人，是否陪在家人身边，是否做着自己喜欢的事？
过去的我
2023.10.02
只未来的自己
累并快乐着，要好于漫无目的地活，投资自己，顺势而为！——Kevin
Kevin
2022.12.05
给未来的你
六月的最后一天了 希望未来的日子一切顺利 开开心心 一觉睡到自然醒
n8044
2022.06.30
宋官政
休学一年了，后悔吗？成长了吗？准备好应对接下来的磨练了吗？死了吗？
n6749
2021.02.28
试一试这个功能好不好用
别想啦，就是看看这功能怎么样，总不能傻等了一年结果并没有收到信。。
关尔
2020.04.09
写给100天后的自己
马上过生日了 100天里状态有变化吗？ 是否多了些可以确定的东西？
n3920
2018.12.22
给最棒的你！
神知道你是怎么坚持过来的，还好你坚持住了！继续努力，做最棒的自己！
n3812
2018.12.21
写给50天后的自己
保持平和心态，努力备考，保持体型和健康，对家人和球球、小馒头更好。
n3570
2018.10.23
给一百天后的自己
努力努力再努力x恭喜增加技能点 又向张艺兴迈进一步请你大吃一餐嘻嘻
n3054
2018.04.25
来自一年前的忠告
16岁了要懂事多陪伴家人收起小孩子脾气守护好值得的就是正确的加油！
narsha
2017.07.14
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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