Your birthday is a natural time for reflection - a moment to look back on the year behind and ahead to the year to come.
This template guides you to capture not just what happened this year, but who you've become and who you hope to be.
Receiving this letter on your next birthday creates a beautiful tradition of connecting with your past self.
Guiding Questions
- 1.What are you most proud of from this past year?
- 2.How have you grown or changed?
- 3.What do you want to remember about this age?
- 4.What are your hopes for the year ahead?
- 5.What wisdom would you share with your older self?
Sample Opening
"Dear Future Me, happy birthday from your [age]-year-old self..."
How to Use This Template
1
Write on your birthday
Make it a birthday tradition to write to your future self.
2
Reflect on the past year
Consider your growth, challenges, and highlights.
3
Capture this age
Document what life is like at this specific age.
4
Set birthday wishes
Write your hopes for the year ahead.
5
Schedule for next birthday
Send to arrive on your next birthday.