diff --git a/common/config.h b/common/config.h
index cc58472..78e15fc 100644
--- a/common/config.h
+++ b/common/config.h
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@
 // home row mods
 #define CHORDAL_HOLD
 #define PERMISSIVE_HOLD
-#define TAPPING_TERM 250
+#define TAPPING_TERM 200
 
 // no auto repeat stuff
 #define QUICK_TAP_TERM 0