diff --git a/lick.lua b/lick.lua
index 5a4e6bf..b6a9ff2 100644
--- a/lick.lua
+++ b/lick.lua
@@ -126,9 +126,9 @@ function love.run()
         if draw then draw() end
     end
 
-    if love.timer then love.timer.sleep(0.001) end
+    if love.timer then love.timer.sleep(lick.sleepTime) end
     if love.graphics then love.graphics.present() end
   end
 end
 
-return lick
\ No newline at end of file
+return lick