How to Write a Letter to Your Future Self

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The process of writing a letter to your future self forces deep reflection on the present and thoughtful rumination on the future. I hand write the letters and store them in a cabinet, but if you're looking for a more technology enabled solution, there are tools like future me that should do the trick. All seven have led to meaningful newfound clarity and real time adjustments that have contributed to new growth and progress. So today, or on your next birthday, give this practice a shot. You won't regret it.

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The letter to your future self is a 10x unlock for life. The process of writing a letter forces deep reflection on the present and thoughtful rumination on the future.
Use a baseline time horizon of 5 years in the future, but adjust as you see fit. A basic letter structure to follow: (1) Reflections on the Present, (2) Changes to Make, (3) Goals for the Future, and (4) Fun & Crazy Predictions.
I handwrite the letters and store them in a cabinet, but if you’re looking for a more technology-enabled solution, there are tools like FutureMe that should do the trick.