diff --git a/pytimedinput/pytimedinput.py b/pytimedinput/pytimedinput.py
index 53f0de7..4aad16b 100644
--- a/pytimedinput/pytimedinput.py
+++ b/pytimedinput/pytimedinput.py
@@ -150,6 +150,9 @@ def readStdin():
                         print("\x1b[1D\x1b[0K", end='', flush=True)
                 if(resetOnInput and timeout > -1):
                     timeStart = time.time()
+
+            time.sleep(0.01)
+
         print("")
         __setStdoutSettings(__savedConsoleSettings)
         return userInput, timedOut