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2022的自己
2022的你，你好！你现在在听最好。希望今年的你加油
拉瑞拉
2020.04.28
寄未来
毕业了，大学也结束了，接下来就靠自己工作丰衣足食了！
锦衣缇骑在镇江
2019.11.09
写给未来的…
今天是512十一周年，十一年中国发生了翻天覆地的变化
n4209
2019.05.11
写给100天以后的琳琳
还在努力准备考研吗？不要放弃喔，要继续加油！看好你！
n4020
2019.02.16
写给未来的自己
你好棒，尽然完成了任务。你的宝宝一定会以及你为榜样的
n3059
2018.04.25
写给100天后的sharon
Sharon，坚持100天，相信你可以做更好的自己。
n3044
2018.04.25
一封很长才会收到来的信
你要努力，为的是离开你身边的人，为了找到更好的自己。
xiaokong
2016.12.04
国庆快乐成年的自己
国庆有什么打算？不打算干点啥?不多说了，国庆玩的开心
n1732
2016.10.26
写给未来的…
一年过去了，今天又是你的生日，生日快乐。没把我忘了吧
娜
2015.07.19
十年
十年，27岁我要好好赚钱，好好努力 ，我一定会成功的
复古热潮_
2015.02.01
我自己
希望你能找到一个理解你的人而且可以在一起走过一段时间
n198
2013.10.16
你好
现在你怎么样了，自己满意吗？你有完成自己的愿望吗？
xi_966966
2026.03.12
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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