diff --git a/dot_config/hypr/programs.conf.tmpl b/dot_config/hypr/programs.conf.tmpl
index d2c6e35..201e65f 100644
--- a/dot_config/hypr/programs.conf.tmpl
+++ b/dot_config/hypr/programs.conf.tmpl
@@ -16,10 +16,11 @@ $menu = fuzzel
 # Autostart necessary processes (like notifications daemons, status bars, etc.)
 # Or execute your favorite apps at launch like this:
 
-exec-once = $terminal
+exec-once = [workspace 1 silent] $terminal
 exec-once = nm-applet &
 exec-once = blueman-applet &
-exec-once = waybar & hyprpaper & firefox
+exec-once = waybar & hyprpaper
+exec-once = [workspace 2 silent] firefox
 exec-once = hypridle
 
 # Bitwarden Window Floating
@@ -33,5 +34,5 @@ exec-once = wl-paste --type image --watch cliphist store # Stores only image dat
 
 # machine-specific configuration
 {{- if eq .chezmoi.hostname "sri-laptop-fedora" }}
-exec-once = flatpak run com.github.IsmaelMartinez.teams_for_linux
+exec-once = [workspace 3 silent] flatpak run com.github.IsmaelMartinez.teams_for_linux
 {{- end }}