diff --git a/autostart.conf b/autostart.conf
index 4ecab6a..bbcbb80 100644
--- a/autostart.conf
+++ b/autostart.conf
@@ -40,3 +40,6 @@ exec --no-startup-id dex-autostart --autostart --environment i3
 
 # Start redshift, becuase I like not being blinded at night
 exec --no-startup-id redshift
+
+# Switch to the terminal/email workspace by default
+exec --no-startup-id "i3-msg workspace $ws3"