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…
希望100天后，这本心理学被我好好啃完的。
n4059
2019.02.16
写给未来的…
很快吧，可以去公司了，记住不要三分钟热度！
姒相
2018.06.27
100天后你做到了吗
100天后你做到了么？我相信你肯定做到了哦
n3061
2018.04.25
写个一个月后的二傻子
哈哈，我打赌你肯定把你那剔牙的头像给换掉了
小野罗卜
2017.11.28
自己
自己在研究这个，能不能收到呢。女里女里努力
芒果miku
2016.08.17
十年后的我
我爱我的家人，我的老婆和我的儿女，我爱你们
n1630
2016.08.16
写给未来的…
你已经有拿到offer的水准了，再等一年。
n877
2015.07.06
写给未来的…
十年后的我你是不是和她好好的走在一起了呢？
Dark丶小小
2014.08.05
那谁你好吗
嗨。那谁你都已经24岁咯。
做个向阳的向日葵
2014.07.16
致敬未来的自己
变得特别的有钱，特别得有钱，变得特别有钱
13031338715
2026.03.10
现在怎么样了，在干嘛
现在有变好吗，是不是又浑浑噩噩过了一年？
select
2022.12.15
未来你好
你让自己失望了吗？你活成美好的模样了吗？
n7727
2022.02.07
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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