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…
看看两年之前的照片吧 哈哈哈
n6496
2021.02.13
杨文锎
生日快乐！我是五年前的你呀，你过得还好吗
n5776
2020.11.28
来自从前的我
为什么我感觉有点喜欢你（来自2年前的我）
时光仍在
2020.08.01
二十年后
如果是我的话，二十年后一定统治世界了吧！
Kirotr
2020.04.18
愿望
可以流利的看书，听懂电影，写出好的句子。
n3865
2018.12.21
写给明天的自己
努力，为了每一天明天。为了之后的法拉利。
得体
2018.10.08
写给未来的自己
我是5月底的你，等了好久终于使用时光邮局
苦行僧
2018.05.29
给未来的自己，
为了一切我爱的人和自己加油，我一定可以！
n3101
2018.04.25
写给100天后的camel
不负好时光，愿你能活成你自己想要的样子！
camel
2018.04.25
写给100天后的橘子
希望100天后的自己看到这封信，没有遗憾
n2957
2018.04.25
写给未来的自己
开心点，做人嘛，最重要的就是开心啦@_@
n2100
2017.06.06
开启自己的时光网站
开办网站，不试试怎么知道能不能成功！！！
RT酒
2017.04.25
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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