diff --git a/RES.md b/RES.md
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..9b22f450
--- /dev/null
+++ b/RES.md
@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+- https://stackoverflow.com/questions/1218390/what-is-your-most-productive-shortcut-with-vim/1220118#1220118
diff --git a/init.lua b/init.lua
index 94f7cf4e..9a3159ef 100644
--- a/init.lua
+++ b/init.lua
@@ -242,6 +242,9 @@ vim.o.hlsearch = false
 -- Make line numbers default
 vim.wo.number = true
 
+-- enable relative line numbers
+vim.wo.relativenumber = true
+
 -- Enable mouse mode
 vim.o.mouse = 'a'