diff --git a/.tmux.conf b/.tmux.conf
index b5691f2..69c2f1d 100644
--- a/.tmux.conf
+++ b/.tmux.conf
@@ -9,6 +9,13 @@ set -g default-shell /bin/bash
 # split panes using | and -
 bind | split-window -h
 bind - split-window -v
+
+# vim style pane switching
+bind h select-pane -L
+bind j select-pane -D
+bind k select-pane -U
+bind l select-pane -R
+
 unbind '"'
 unbind %