diff --git a/init.lua b/init.lua
index c0f17c5b..05efa637 100644
--- a/init.lua
+++ b/init.lua
@@ -98,11 +98,18 @@ vim.g.have_nerd_font = false
 -- NOTE: You can change these options as you wish!
 --  For more options, you can see `:help option-list`
 
+-- keymap for switching between normal and insert mode using kj
+vim.keymap.set('i', 'kj', '<Esc>', { noremap = true, silent = true })
+
+--kj
+
 -- Make line numbers default
 vim.o.number = true
+vim.o.relativenumber = true
 -- You can also add relative line numbers, to help with jumping.
 --  Experiment for yourself to see if you like it!
 -- vim.o.relativenumber = true
+--
 
 -- Enable mouse mode, can be useful for resizing splits for example!
 vim.o.mouse = 'a'