I came across this podcast and blog post by Change HQ when I was looking for resources for my coach training course. It’s a great description of how the Default Mode Network (DMN) and the Task Positive Network (TPN) work in our brains. There has been a lot of neurological research into ADHD, and the way that our neural networks function differently from neurotypical brains can be seen clearly in scans and other data.
Just to be clear – Angels and Demons do not refer to one network being good and the other bad. Both are vital for us. But the DMN for an ADHD person is both Angel (it helps us with understanding, innovation and creativity) and Demon (it reflects on the past and makes links between experiences). So the DMN can cause rumination, self-condemnation and negative thoughts.
So if you are interested in how your neural networks light up differently and why it’s a struggle to focus on one thing at a time – take a look…
