Born in the ’70s, educated in the ’80s, lived life through the cultural lens of the ’90s, and now navigating in a world that quickly appears to be disappearing from view. Just how does a middle-aged man hit fifty and address growing anxiety and a sense of disconnection?

I am a first-time blogger who, as a teacher of some 30 years, has come to the realisation that just saying ‘I’m alright’ and getting on with things has simply been a mask for learned behaviours and avoidance techniques that have been there all my life. Call it pride, or being a man born in an era where emotional vulnerability was considered a weakness, tackling my anxiety head-on and finding strategies that work has become my goal.

I don’t want my posts to be heavy. Indeed, this isn’t going to be a site focussing on guidance. I am no councillor or professor. I am a very normal middle-aged man with plenty of life experience and a desire to share my thoughts, ideas, and travels.

All my life, I’ve been happier outdoors. ‘The Wandering Worrier’ is all about gentle exploration, harnessing the power of being in nature, walking, cycling, and thinking. I am rediscovering my ability to go with the flow and connect with the people and places I meet along the way.

My name is Terry Lambert and I invite you to wander with me.