{"id":1562,"date":"2023-03-11T02:52:51","date_gmt":"2023-03-11T06:52:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/how-to-write-a-letter-to-your-future-self-with-an-example\/"},"modified":"2023-03-11T02:52:51","modified_gmt":"2023-03-11T06:52:51","slug":"how-to-write-a-letter-to-your-future-self-with-an-example","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/how-to-write-a-letter-to-your-future-self-with-an-example\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Write a Letter to Your Future Self (with an Example)"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\u201cDear future me<\/strong>, I\u2019d love to remind you not to grow old.\u201d<\/em> These words were written quite boldly in one of my first future self letters<\/strong>. I didn\u2019t have a letter to future self example<\/strong> to work off at the time, but I instinctively knew I wanted to discuss the things<\/strong> that scared me with my future self.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Perhaps the assumption is that your future self will be wiser<\/strong> and more readily know how to handle your current worries<\/strong>, or maybe it\u2019s important to remind your future self<\/strong> that you didn\u2019t know now what you will know then.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Either way, a future self letter is a vital tool for self-development<\/strong> and personal growth. It can also be a great giggle in a few years\u2019 time when you read your thoughts and fears<\/strong> of today and realize you worried about things that didn\u2019t happen.\u00a0<\/p>\n

With my future self letters, I set goals<\/strong>, tracking my progress at different future dates, revising, and growing. What will your future self letter<\/strong> contain?<\/p>\n

The When, Where, and Why of Writing a Letter to Your Future Self<\/h2>\n

A letter to your future self is a record of your life right now<\/strong>, creating a document you can reflect on when you have traveled a few years down the line. It also gives you a way to reflect on your life<\/strong> right now and consider how it will appear in the future.\u00a0<\/p>\n

I always loved the line from The Terminator<\/em>, where one waitress tells the other, \u201cLook at it this way: in 100 years, who\u2019s going to care<\/strong>?<\/em>\u201d A future self letter is about your current self wondering whether anyone will care about things in a decade, or when you\u2019re 50, 60, or older.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Future self letters are also about capturing special moments<\/strong> or pivotal experiences, so you won\u2019t forget these in the future. Getting the job of your dreams only to quit it a day later because you realize other things matter more may be an example of a \u201cfuture self letter moment.\u201d<\/p>\n

You can write a future self letter anytime, whenever you need to capture some important information<\/strong> or leave a bit of wisdom<\/strong> for yourself in the near future. The where of a future self letter may depend on the situations you experience and what you desire. You may be struck by inspiration while on your morning commute. Whenever an opportunity arises <\/strong>to write to your future self, you should take hold of it with both hands.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Pros and Cons of a Future Self Letter<\/h3>\n

There are several pros and cons<\/strong> to writing future self letters. Let\u2019s consider the pros first:<\/p>\n

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Every person\u2019s \u201cwhy\u201d<\/strong><\/a> of writing depends on what they experience and how they interpret <\/strong>their experiences in life. You may want to write to your future self to be heard<\/strong>, seen<\/strong>, and understood<\/strong>. Or you may write your future self letter to maintain a forward-facing attitude<\/strong> in life. Future self letters can also help you deal with issues<\/strong> and accept that not all worries will come true (in fact, most won\u2019t).\u00a0<\/p>\n