A five-year vision letter is one of the most transformative exercises you can do. It forces you to think beyond immediate concerns and imagine the life you truly want.
This template guides you to be specific about your vision - not just career goals, but relationships, health, personal growth, and how you want to feel.
When you read this letter in five years, you'll gain invaluable perspective on how far you've come and how your dreams have evolved.
Guiding Questions
- 1.Where do you want to be living in 5 years?
- 2.What kind of work do you want to be doing?
- 3.What does your ideal day look like?
- 4.Who are the important people in your life?
- 5.How do you want to feel in your daily life?
- 6.What will you have accomplished that makes you proud?
Sample Opening
"Dear Future Me, I'm writing to you from 2024, and I want to share my vision for who we'll become..."
How to Use This Template
Dream without limits
Allow yourself to imagine without practical constraints at first.
Get specific
Move from vague wishes to concrete details about your ideal life.
Cover all life areas
Address career, relationships, health, home, and personal growth.
Include how you'll feel
Emotions and wellbeing matter as much as achievements.
Set for 5 years out
Schedule delivery for exactly 5 years from now.