Starting fresh is an act of courage. Whether after a ending, a failure, a loss, or simply a decision to change, new beginnings are filled with possibility.
This template helps you mark this moment of renewal and document your intentions for what comes next.
Your future self will cherish this letter as a record of your resilience and hope.
Guiding Questions
- 1.What are you leaving behind, and why?
- 2.What does 'starting fresh' mean to you in this moment?
- 3.What do you hope this new beginning will bring?
- 4.What lessons from the past will you carry forward?
- 5.Who do you want to become in this new chapter?
Sample Opening
"Dear Future Me, I'm writing at the beginning of something new..."
How to Use This Template
1
Acknowledge the past
Briefly recognize what you're moving on from.
2
Define 'fresh' for you
Articulate what this new beginning means specifically.
3
Set intentions
Write about what you want to create going forward.
4
Take lessons forward
Note wisdom you've gained that will serve you.
5
Choose your timing
When would revisiting this be most meaningful?