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 letters2029年的你还好吗
五年了，过的还好吗？现在的我刚刚进入公司实习
574026692
2024.09.28
好久不见
因为志愿填错了，你没有去读，现在过得还好吗？
n5859
2024.08.05
给未来的自己
一切都会过去的，那些杀不死我的终将使我强大。
2593357538
2024.03.04
三年后的自己
一定要孝顺，多做自己有利的事。别再傻乎乎的了
n7127
2021.05.22
自己
祝你戒撸成功，密码是百位为3，其他要试一试了
326552mn
2020.08.17
写给未来的…
身边是她妈十年后的你爱你，车买了吗，房子有吗
n5044
2020.06.24
我是小魔仙呀
哈哈哈哈哈，想不到吧20岁的凌元聪生日快乐啊
凌元聪
2020.02.25
写给自己的一封信
督促检查能否坚持薄荷阅读100天。坚持不懈吧
n3170
2018.04.26
写给未来的…
123postman@postome.com
大秦网
2017.03.20
写给未来的…
现在的你已经30岁了，记得要和L生活的一样哦
啦啦啦yyuuee152
2017.02.21
写给未来的我
现在应该毕业了吧，继红，再见。要好好告别呀。
Apple_Huang
2015.05.28
三年后的我应该买车了，体重应该还是保持现在的90斤，还是那么爱美，有一定的存款，
嘿，你还好吗，爱你的人还爱一如既往的爱你吗？
n769
2015.04.30
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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