diff --git a/main.py b/main.py
index b8d9950..2a0f126 100644
--- a/main.py
+++ b/main.py
@@ -3,6 +3,8 @@
 use the automation_context module to wrap your function in an Autamate context helper
 """
 
+import time
+
 from pydantic import Field
 from speckle_automate import (
     AutomateBase,
@@ -46,6 +48,11 @@ def automate_function(
     # the context provides a conveniet way, to receive the triggering version
     version_root_object = automate_context.receive_version()
 
+    sleep_cycles = 10
+    for i in range(sleep_cycles):
+        print(f"sleeping {i}/{sleep_cycles}")
+        time.sleep(5)
+
     count = 0
     for b in flatten_base(version_root_object):
         if b.speckle_type == function_inputs.forbidden_speckle_type: