By Matt Becker

Almost every single good financial move you can make is, in the long run, pretty boring.

Putting these things in place can be exciting. As you do them for the first time, you can see the progress you’re making and feel the difference from the way things used to be.

That can be a lot of fun.

But they all get old pretty quick. Once your systems are in place, once they’re humming along and making consistent progress without needing much input from you, well, what’s left?

I mean really, who gets excited about the investments they’ve held for the past 10 years without change? Who tells stories about the security that their life insurance policy gives them? Who’s up all night because they can’t wait to track their spending the next day?

There’s nothing glamorous about good financial habits.

But don’t confuse boring with ineffective. Or more importantly, don’t confuse exciting with good.

There’s always someone pushing the newest, hottest thing that’s going to fix all your financial woes. The latest app. The newest investment. The ultimate debt repayment tool.

Some of them will be useful. But most of them will be distractions. Or even worse, obstacles between you and what really matters.

When it comes to money, consistency is the cornerstone of success. It’s the repetition of the same good habits, day after day, that builds the security and freedom you’re looking for.

Consistency in any area of your life often leads to boredom. We all look for new things and new experiences to keep us interested and engaged in daily life, and without them we get bored.

So it’s only natural to feel bored by your finances.

When that happens, remind yourself that it’s probably a good thing. And remember that the cure to your financial boredom ISN’T a new financial tactic. It’s getting out there and living your life.

If you’re bored enough with your money that you can stop thinking about it and move on to other things, you are absolutely on the right track.