Do you ever feel like you're stuck? Like you really have nothing to complain about, yet your life is lacking a certain spark of excitement and purpose? You might not be able to put your finger on it, but you just know something is missing.

That, ladies and gentlemen, is called a rut. And it is something American software engineer Matt Cutts was very familiar with. But not anymore.

Cutts went from being a self-proclaimed "desk-dwelling computer nerd" to being a novelist, avid cyclist and mountain climber. He even climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa. But how did he make such a dramatic transformation? He explains how in his TED Talk.

For those who are unfamiliar, TED Talks are short videos featuring various speakers discussing their ideas. Their tag line is literally "ideas worth spreading." Cutts brings to TED Talks an idea that is, in my opinion, definitely worth spreading. And that idea "to try something new for 30 days."

"The idea is actually pretty simple. Think of something you've always wanted to add to your life and try it for the next 30 days," said Cutts. "It turns out 30 days is just about the right amount of time to add a new habit or subtract a habit." This can be practically anything. You could start a new exercise program, keep a daily journal, learn how to play an instrument, complete acts of kindness, practice photography -- the possibilities are endless.

"Instead of the months flying by, forgotten, the time was much more memorable," Cutts said. He also found that his self-confidence grew as he completed more and more challenges.

One of his secrets is to make small, sustainable changes instead of large ones. "They were more likely to stick," he said. This doesn't mean you should sway from larger challenges, but just remember that they may not stick in the long run.

Now, I can't promise you that these challenges will change your life. There is not truly any magic behind these 30-day goals. There is no guarantee that you'll be an adventurous adrenaline-junkie or an accomplished professional afterward. But, I do believe that these challenges have the power to make your time more memorable. And I do believe that they are worth a shot. That is why I'm challenging myself and each and every one of you to make this your goal for 2017. Choose a challenge for each of the 12 months and make it your goal to create your most memorable year yet.

What are you waiting for?