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十年后的你
我的梦你做到了多少？我要让人一直记住我的名字，也就是你的名字。
n2672
2018.03.02
写给未来的…
你结婚了没，是和我嘛，不是和我，我就讨厌你不要变成别人的猪猪啊
又又
2017.12.30
自己你好像也没有看邮箱的习惯
哈喽，自己所以我提早给你寄来一封邮件来自过去非常二逼的你，哈哈
こ胡胡呀
2016.10.02
21岁的我致23岁的我
现在实习得怎么样?还迷恋当初玩的LOL吗?专业知识学得怎么样?
n1587
2016.07.21
未来的你
你现在好吗？赚到钱了吗？债还清了吗？还记得这时有多么不好过吗？
徐混混
2016.04.11
写给未来的我…
你说好的四年不换男神还记得么。不忘初心。我只愿你能够钟情一生。
n880
2015.07.06
写给未来的…
我希望你快乐，这是我最大的心愿。复制去Google翻译翻译结果
郑容和89
2014.05.30
给自己写的一封信
加油奥利给希望厕所好一点，心情好一点，学习好一点什么都好一点
253252988
2026.03.12
致未来的自己
加油，666不要放弃加油奥利给，希望未来厕所好一点，床软一点
253252988
2026.03.12
2025 6.11
人生才刚刚开始。加油。无论结果如何，不要再悲伤，不要再焦虑。
1776607384
2025.06.11
致明天
写给自己看一下，明天是否会更好我想问一下自己，这样真的值得吗
1102154749
2025.06.11
一封来自2023年5月6号的信
你好么还不大贺卡何苦哈夸克哈库Hilo就hi花巨款ii呼呼看
454810257
2024.09.11
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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