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.
Ideas to get you started
- 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
3795 public letters写给四年后的自己
亲爱的大冰冰： 你好！我是24岁的你，现在的我对人生有了一定的认知，也有了一些规划，虽说比很多人的节奏慢，但还是努力前行着。一步一步的慢慢的走着。想要变成更好的你，29岁的我不知道有没有顺利毕业，如果没有。不要灰心，总会有解决的办法，如果顺利的毕业，并找到理想的工作。那么你一定是成熟了哦，走入社会会
n2993
Apr 25, 2018 · Traveled 4 years 1 month
给未来的我
我就从来没有坚持下去做过一件事情，如果能坚持100天，我敬你是条汉子
n2998
Apr 25, 2018 · Traveled 3 months 6 days
写给未来的自己～100天的坚持✊
致亲爱的自己： 相信自己每天都按计划完成了小目标。不知道是否已养成了好习惯！只愿自己更加努力更加坚强更加自信！也相信自己的英语一定有所提高！锻炼口语和计算机编程能力，为自己能站上更大的舞台而奋斗！加油加油
n3010
Apr 25, 2018 · Traveled 3 months 11 days
Photo letter
Tina
hello Tina,100 days has been past . How are you Ms?Still some upset and brave?If there have some new change?Such pass the probation? Worked quickly?St
n3014
Apr 25, 2018 · Traveled 3 months
写给100天后的自己nicole
如果说这100是为了马上要读小学的大宝学英语，是不是觉得有点可笑，我知道自己几斤几两，要求不高，只想大宝说英语时，能偶尔说个yes no。
n3015
Apr 25, 2018 · Traveled 1 day
写给100天后的Flora-旭
【写给100天后的Flora】英语曾经是我学的最弱的科目，如今它早已成为工作中的一部分，写邮件，开Concall，勉强够用！如今已经学了100天的薄荷英语的阅读，你的内功已经修炼的更加深厚了吧！相信现在的你阅读能力已经提升了很多，对英语阅读也不那么害怕了吧……坚持就是胜利，恭喜你遇见更好的自己[愉快
n2961
Apr 25, 2018 · Traveled 3 months 7 days
写给未来的一封信
【寄给100天后的晓光】工作多年英语已经被放下好久/希望重燃学英语的激情希望100天后的自己能够能更容易的阅读，争取再报下一期～
n3028
Apr 25, 2018 · Traveled 3 months 9 days
写给100后的自己
原来最害怕用英语交流，希望通过这次学习，能实现流利表达，为今年MBA的考取打下坚实的基础，期待自己的又一次蜕变
n3030
Apr 25, 2018 · Traveled 2 months 15 days
写给100天后的自己
100天后的你，英语坚持下去了吗，我想信你可以坚持下去的，另外你也不小了，应该找个女朋友了，游戏可以玩，但不要过度，希望你过得越来越好。
n3033
Apr 25, 2018 · Traveled 3 months 14 days
寄给100天后的ava
现在的我是一个两个孩子的妈妈，32岁之前最大的收获就是两贴心小棉袄！如今两娃已经渐渐可以脱手，我必须把自己丢掉的东西一点点拾起来，找回原来那个自信的自己！在未来遇见更好的自己！
n3035
Apr 25, 2018 · Traveled 1 day
写给未来的自己
希望自己收到这封信的气候没有因为虚度光阴而遗憾，希望我的世界永远春暖花开
n3037
Apr 25, 2018 · Traveled 3 months 9 days
给100天后我的一封信
100天后的小鱼，你好看到这封信，你应该完成了薄荷阅读的课程了。那时候的你应该可以对英语有信心了，应该可以正常的阅读 和沟通了。我还想聊一下你的工作，这时候的你应该处于秋招的时候，你对编程很有信心了，随着薄荷阅读，提升你的coding能力也提升了。我相信这时候的你是自信的。我相信你能坚持到100天，
小鱼啊酷
Apr 25, 2018 · Traveled 3 months 10 days
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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