diff --git a/.xinitrc b/.xinitrc
index 72c8306..c5bc3e1 100644
--- a/.xinitrc
+++ b/.xinitrc
@@ -65,7 +65,7 @@ xautolock -time $locktime -locker "$screen_locker" -detectsleep &
 [ -s /usr/bin/numlockx ] && numlockx on
 
 # Hide cursor when any key is pressed
-xbanish
+xbanish &
 
 # If $1 isn't set, use "i3"
 session=${1:-i3}