diff --git a/home/dwm.nix b/home/dwm.nix
index 0b404d7b..8888cf06 100644
--- a/home/dwm.nix
+++ b/home/dwm.nix
@@ -245,7 +245,7 @@ in
           while pidof dwm
             update_bar
 
-            sleep 10s
+            sleep 5s
           end
         '';
     };