Writing a letter to yourself in the future can be a fun way to reflect on yourself and define the future you dream of. Although this activity is very simple, you have to do it seriously in order to get the maximum benefit. Before writing a letter, take some time to look for inspiration. When you're done, keep the letter in a safe and easy-to-find place so you can read it again.
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Part 1 of 3: Talking About Yourself Right Now
Step 1. Determine how old you were when you read the letter
First, decide when you want to read the letter, maybe after you turn 18, 25, or 30. Determination of age is the basis for making resolutions to be realized at that age.
You can determine the age that brings you to different living conditions. For example, you are currently in grade 1 in high school and want to write a letter to yourself who is already a student. By reading the letter, you can see the changes that have taken place and determine whether or not the resolution you set during the 1st grade of high school was achieved
Step 2. Use colloquial style
You do not need to write a letter in a formal style because this letter is addressed to yourself. Write a letter like you are chatting with a close friend.
Use the word "I/I" to refer to yourself at this time. Use the word "you" to refer to yourself in the letter
Step 3. Briefly describe various aspects of yourself at this time
Begin the letter by writing a short story about who you are today. Write down your recent achievements, for example, you managed to achieve a 4.0 GPA. Also tell us about things you like, including extracurricular activities. When reading a letter, you can see the changes that have occurred since the letter was written.
Step 4. Express your fears
Think about things that trigger fear, such as speaking in front of an audience, moving after high school, or not being accepted into the college you hoped for. While reading the letter, you can see if the problem is resolved properly. By thinking about it now, you will realize that things are not as bad as you thought. In fact, you can determine strategies to overcome problems or make other plans.
Step 5. Identify the values and principles of life that you currently believe in
Ask yourself what is guiding your life right now. Your beliefs (religious or secular) and your personal code of ethics have a big influence on your every action. You can decide what kind of person you want to be in the future if you can identify the virtues that you believe in right now.
If you belong to a certain religion, tell us where you worship or the beliefs that underlie your attitude towards life, such as respecting religious freedom. Also tell us the moral views that you have always held dear, for example, always being kind and helping people in need
Step 6. Write down your skills and abilities
Tell us about your current skills or abilities, for example, you were a tennis champion, marching band leader, student council president, good book writer, or interschool math champion. By knowing the skills you have now, you can decide what you want to achieve in the future.
Step 7. Determine your life goals and goals
Write down the things you think are important right now, such as practicing soccer or attending a quality college. Also think about the things you want to achieve at a certain age, such as traveling to Europe, publishing articles in magazines, or releasing albums with a band.
Part 2 of 3: Determining Who You Will Be In The Future
Step 1. Decide what you want to stop, continue, or start
Maybe you want to break the habit of fighting with your sister or biting your nails. Maybe you want to continue the habit of attending church every week or get A's in all subjects. Maybe you want to volunteer in a community or join a sports club. Write down the things you want to do so that in the future you can determine whether or not the plan is achieved.
Step 2. Give yourself advice
Think about the advice you will need to pass on to yourself in the future. For example, you might say something like, "Be nice to mom," "Invest money by buying stocks," "Worship every week," "Don't worry too much," "Be a good student," or "Save money so you can buy a car." You can advise yourself in the future if you understand the problems you are facing right now.
Step 3. Ask yourself questions
The following questions can be used to think about what to do to become the person you want to be. In addition, when reading the letter, you can reflect on what efforts have been made to make it happen. Ask yourself:
- Do you like your job?
- What do you do to relax yourself?
- Who is the most important person in your life?
- What was your relationship like with your parents like?
- If you could change something in your life, what would it be?
Part 3 of 3: Sealing and Storing Letters
Step 1. Seal the letter
Don't be tempted to read the letter prematurely. Put the letter in an envelope and then tape it to keep it well stored, especially if the new letter will be read in 10-20 years. If you are creating a digital letter, keep it in a special directory so that it is easy to find when it is time to read it.
Step 2. Keep the mail in a safe place
If you are writing a letter by hand or in print, make sure the letter is stored in a safe place so that it is in good condition and still legible. If you keep your letter hidden, make a note as a reminder so you don't have to look for it when you want to read it. You can keep your mail in a box with a memorabilia album or some other safer place.
If you have a diary, use it to write letters and then mark the pages of the letters. Alternatively, write a letter using HVS paper and then tuck it in a diary
Step 3. Send a letter using technology
Find out and use a program, website or app to email/text yourself in the future. However, this option is more useful in the short term because no one can guarantee whether 20 years from now the website or app will still be accessible.
