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写给未来的...
你还是单身吗，有了对象了吗，走了生活目标了吗，工作稳定了吗
梦幻
2024.01.17
希望。目标！
沃尔沃s90。我对么希望下次看到这封信的时候能拥有s90啊
n6884
2021.04.01
嗨咯试一下能不能收到
2.23号的你收到了吗？这样我才能确保2022年的我能收到
n6579
2021.02.16
写给未来的你
哈哈哈哈哈我也要给你写一封信，不知你是否能收到。你是气人的
n5975
2020.11.29
你好..现在是2019.5.4
明天你会收到一封信哟，不要忘了当时是怀着什么样的心情写下的
moreno
2019.05.04
十年前的刘欢
好几天没给你写信了，最近啊！我买好多的日语书准备认真学习，
卡拉
2018.08.26
2333333
遇到喜欢的姑娘，一定要大胆地追求。希望你的眼光和我一样好。
savion
2018.08.17
写给未来的自己
这是一封实验信，一个星期后，受到了，我会来寄信给十年后的我
n3329
2018.07.27
给100天后的扛把子
希望100天后的你英语能够进步，找准自己的方向，学会自律！
n3107
2018.04.25
寄给100天以后的Luther
希望自己能够提高英语能力，坚持英文阅读，提高自己的英语能力
n3090
2018.04.25
写给未来的…
我们为啥分的手，你出轨？我出轨？还是我变丑了现在还是爱你哦
又又
2017.12.30
十年
嗨，十年后的自己，你的生活好吗，开心吗，家人都平安健康吗？
S_雨落
2017.01.11
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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