diff --git a/server/server_application.cpp b/server/server_application.cpp
index f35e50a..3f12b1f 100644
--- a/server/server_application.cpp
+++ b/server/server_application.cpp
@@ -136,6 +136,9 @@ void ServerApplication::Loop() {
 				cerr << "Network Error: " << e.what() << endl;
 			}
 		};
+
+		//give the computer a break
+		SDL_Delay(10);
 	}
 }