diff --git a/default/hypr/autostart.conf b/default/hypr/autostart.conf
index 43cd3000..8588ac6f 100644
--- a/default/hypr/autostart.conf
+++ b/default/hypr/autostart.conf
@@ -8,3 +8,7 @@ exec-once = /usr/lib/polkit-gnome/polkit-gnome-authentication-agent-1
 exec-once = omarchy-cmd-first-run
 exec-once = uwsm-app -- elephant
 exec-once = uwsm-app -- walker --gapplication-service
+
+# Slow app launch fix -- set systemd vars
+exec-once = systemctl --user import-environment $(env | cut -d'=' -f 1)
+exec-once = dbus-update-activation-environment --systemd --all