It can be difficult to clearly convey your message when writing a letter to yourself.Whether you are hoping to achieve specific goals, follow up on bucket list items, or give words ofAffirmation, your future self will be grateful to receive a letter no matter what.You can get ideas to structure your letter, set goals, and use language to prepare yourself for success from this wikiHow.You are going to be prospering in the future.
Step 1: You can choose an age.
When you read this letter, determine how old you want your future self to be.You might want to read the letter when you are older.The goal you want to achieve by that time in your life can be defined by choosing an age.It is possible to choose an age that puts you in different situations than you are currently in.You can see how much your life has changed when you read the letter as a freshman in high school.
Step 2: Don't be formal.
Don't feel like you have to take a formal tone in the letter you are writing to yourself.Write as if you are talking to your friend.Use "I" language when talking about your current self.Use the word "you" when talking about your future self in this letter.
Step 3: Take a moment to think about your current self.
It's a good idea to start your letter with a reminder of who you are.Mention your recent accomplishments, such as a 4.0 grade point average, and current interests, like extracurricular activities.You can see how much has changed since you wrote the letter.
Step 4: Make a note of your fears.
Think about the fears you may have, such as speaking in front of a group, moving out after high school, or not getting accepted at the college you want to go to.You can see if you have overcome these issues in the future.Think about them now and you may be able to come up with strategies to cope or a backup plan.
Step 5: Pick out your key values and beliefs.
Do you know what guides the current you?Whether religious or secular, your belief system and personal code of ethics play a large role in your actions.It is possible to shape your ideas of who you want to be in the future by making yourself aware of your values.If you belong to a church, include information about it, as well as values like accepting everyone's faith, or lack of it.Adding morals such as always being kind or helping others in need will guide you.
Step 6: You should note your skills and abilities.
Pick out a few skills or abilities you can clearly identify in your current life, like winning a tennis tournament, leading the marching band, or organizing school functions.You can be a great writer or excel in math.It is possible to think about what you want to accomplish later in life.
Step 7: You should define your goals and hopes.
Playing soccer or getting into a good college are things you should write about.You should think about what you want to accomplish in the future, such as traveling to Europe, publishing an article in a magazine, or getting your band a gig.
Step 8: Continue and add things you want to stop.
Maybe you want to stop fighting with your siblings.Maybe you want to keep up with your schoolwork.You can join a club or volunteer in your community.If you have achieved these goals in the future, put them in your letter.
Step 9: You should give yourself advice.
If you want to give your future self advice, think about it.Advice can be simple or complex.Take college seriously, save up money for a nice car, be nice to Mom, invest money in the stock market, attend church every week, don't worry so much, everything will be OK, and so on.
Step 10: You should ask yourself questions.
These questions will make the current you reflect on what you need to do to become who you want to be, while making the future you have done to reach the point you will be at.Do you like your job?In order to relax, what do you do?Who is the most important person in your life?What do you think about your relationship with your parents?How do they treat you?What would you change about your life?
Step 11: The letter needs to be sealed.
It is not advisable to read the letter before it is time.Either seal it in an envelope or tape it closed.If you don't plan to read the letter for a long time, this will help preserve it.If your letter is digital, archive it or move it to a folder that you can find when it's time to read it.
Step 12: The letter should be kept in a safe place.
You need to keep your letter safe from the elements if you choose to write or print it.If the letter isn't easy to spot in your everyday life, you need to write yourself a note that will be, otherwise you will forget about it when it's time to read it.You can put the letter in a time capsule or a memory box.If you keep a journal, you can write the letter directly in your journal or write it separately and put it in between the pages.
Step 13: Send your letter using technology.
You can use a program, website, or application that will allow you to send emails to your future self.Since you can't be certain that the website or application you use will be around 20 years into the future, this option works better for short-term letters.You could use a digital calendar, note-taking software, or a letter-writing website.