diff --git a/scripts/reminder.sh b/scripts/reminder.sh
index 6ee4365..b1706d9 100755
--- a/scripts/reminder.sh
+++ b/scripts/reminder.sh
@@ -261,7 +261,7 @@ fi
 
 if [[ $# -ne 0 ]]; then
     sox -ndqV0 synth .1 tri 600 norm -9 pad .05 repeat
-    notify-send "$*"
+    notify-send "$*" --expire-time=30000
     exit 0
 fi