diff --git a/nvim/.config/nvim/init.vim b/nvim/.config/nvim/init.vim
index 21063be..5278560 100644
--- a/nvim/.config/nvim/init.vim
+++ b/nvim/.config/nvim/init.vim
@@ -11,7 +11,11 @@ syntax on
 filetype plugin indent on
 
 " Nice navigaton shortcuts
-map <C-n> :NERDTreeToggle<CR>
+"
+" currently have to do :resize after NERDTree since it can leave content in
+" the bottom panel; see https://github.com/preservim/nerdtree/issues/1321 for
+" details.
+map <C-n> :NERDTreeToggle<CR>:resize<CR>
 map <C-f> :Files<CR>
 map <C-g> :Rg<CR>