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…
一年后的你或怎样，一年后的自己又会有什么不同！
凉薄
2018.03.10
写给未来的…
严肃的问题，我们分手没反正我现在还是爱你啦啦啦
又又
2017.12.30
写给未来的我
现在的我高二，没有好好学习，那时的我后悔了么？
n1512
2016.06.04
写给未来的…
多爱自己一些，别傻，乖，摸摸，都会过去的。:)
时光沙漏
2016.02.14
写给未来的…
对了，无论如何，一定要去一次伦敦，看一次肉排啊
三空空
2015.08.20
写给未来的someone
不够勇敢不够努力的话就算了吧。Fighting
薇_Candy_
2014.11.22
给一年后的自己
这一天，你会心疼还是庆幸，期待还是无尽的哀伤！
王小倩子
2014.07.17
实验
我但愿的是寄出去，就收不回来，不然自己还会纠结
ricardo
2013.03.13
写给一年后的自己
希望一年后的自己学业有成，身体健康，万事如意
wjy07072968
2026.03.10
hi
亲爱的老己，希望你过上想要的生活，一直快乐！
年年
2026.03.07
1
在干嘛过得还好吗，生活怎么样有新的爱人了吗
n3359
2026.01.25
我
这个宇宙除了我以外都不重要 天上天下唯我独尊
1741979347
2024.12.29
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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