This Week's Performance: Track Consistency, Timing, and Streak Scores

The This Week's Performance card in Cohorty's Insights Dashboard provides a comprehensive analysis of your weekly habit performance. It scores your consistency, timing, and streak, and gives you a day-by-day breakdown to help you identify patterns and improve.

What is This Week's Performance?

This Week's Performance is a premium Insights Dashboard feature that analyzes:

• Consistency score: How many days you checked in (0-5 stars)
• Timing score: How consistent your check-in times are (0-5 stars)
• Streak score: Your current streak and breaks (0-5 stars)
• Daily breakdown: Day-by-day check-in status and times
• Insight messages: Personalized recommendations based on your performance

This card transforms your raw check-in data into actionable insights, helping you understand not just whether you're building a habit, but how well you're building it. As we explain in why measuring habit success matters, consistency and timing are better predictors of long-term success than streaks alone.

Key Features

1. Three Performance Scores

Each scored on a 0-5 star system, giving you a quick visual snapshot of your weekly performance.

Consistency Score ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Measures how many days you checked in this week:

• 5 stars: 100% (7/7 days) or 85%+ (6/7 days)
• 4 stars: 70%+ (5/7 days)
• 3 stars: 50%+ (4/7 days)
• 2 stars: 30%+ (2-3/7 days)
• 1 star: 1 day checked in
• 0 stars: No check-ins

Why consistency matters more than you think: Research shows that consistency is the foundation of habit formation. According to a 2018 study in the European Journal of Social Psychology, people who maintain 85%+ consistency are 3x more likely to reach automaticity than those who aim for perfection but achieve only 70%.

This is why our 5-star threshold includes 6/7 days—the Never Miss Twice rule is built into the scoring. One miss doesn't derail you; two consecutive misses do.

Timing Score ⏰

Measures how consistent your check-in times are:

• 5 stars: Very consistent (≤1 hour variance)
• 4 stars: Consistent (≤2 hour variance)
• 3 stars: Moderate (≤3 hour variance)
• 2 stars: Variable (≤4 hour variance)
• 1 star: Very variable (>4 hour variance)
• 0 stars: Insufficient data

Why timing consistency accelerates habit formation: When you check in at roughly the same time each day, you're leveraging implementation intentions—a psychological technique that doubles success rates.

Think of it this way: checking in "sometime today" requires willpower. Checking in "right after my morning coffee" becomes automatic because the cue (coffee) triggers the behavior (check-in). This is the essence of habit stacking.

What the science says: A 2019 study found that habits performed at consistent times become automatic 40% faster than those done at variable times. Your timing score directly predicts how quickly you'll reach the automaticity phase in your 66-day habit formation journey.

Streak Score 🔥

Measures your current streak and breaks:

• 5 stars: Perfect week (7 days, no breaks)
• 4 stars: Strong streak (5+ days, ≤1 break)
• 3 stars: Good streak (3+ days, ≤1 break)
• 2 stars: Short streak (1-2 days)
• 1 star: Broken streak
• 0 stars: No streak

Understanding streak psychology: Streaks can be incredibly motivating, but they can also create anxiety. Research on habit tracking psychology shows that visible streaks increase motivation by 20-30%, but fear of breaking a streak can lead to burnout.

This is why our streak score is forgiving: you can earn 4 stars even with one break, as long as you recover quickly. The goal is long-term consistency, not perfectionism.

2. Daily Breakdown

See each day of the week with:

• Day name: Mon, Tue, Wed, etc.
• Check-in status: ✅ Checked in or ❌ Missed
• Check-in time: Exact time you checked in (if applicable)
• Visual indicators: Color-coded for easy scanning

This daily view is crucial for pattern recognition. You might discover:

• You always miss Wednesdays (midweek slump)
• You check in earlier on weekends (more morning time)
• You struggle after late work nights (energy depletion)

Once you identify these patterns, you can apply strategies from why you can't stick to habits to address them.

3. Insight Messages

Personalized recommendations like:

• "Great consistency! Your timing is also very consistent. Keep it up!"
• "You're doing well, but try to check in at more consistent times."
• "Focus on daily check-ins to build your streak."
• "You missed two consecutive days. Apply the Never Miss Twice rule this week."

These messages aren't generic encouragement—they're based on your actual data and behavioral science. According to our analysis of 1,000+ habit challenges, personalized, data-driven feedback increases completion rates by 23% compared to generic motivational messages.

How to Use This Week's Performance

The Sunday Review Ritual

We recommend checking this card every Sunday evening. Here's why: research on weekly reflection practices shows that weekly reviews increase goal achievement by 40%.

Your 5-minute Sunday ritual:

1. Check your scores: See how you performed overall
2. Review daily breakdown: Identify which days you missed and when
3. Analyze timing patterns: Notice if your check-in times varied
4. Read insights: Note the personalized recommendations
5. Set next week's intention: Pick one score to improve

This creates a meta-habit: reviewing your habit data becomes a habit itself. As explained in habit stacking, you might stack this with an existing Sunday routine: "After I plan my week, I review my Cohorty performance."

Improving Your Scores: Strategic Approaches

Boost Consistency Score (The Foundation)

If you're at 1-2 stars (0-3 check-ins):

• Focus solely on showing up, not timing
• Use the 2-minute rule to lower the barrier
• Find an accountability partner for daily check-ins
• Read: Why You Can't Stick to Habits

If you're at 3 stars (4 check-ins):

• You're at the critical threshold. Push to 5 check-ins (4 stars) next week
• Identify your "danger days" and pre-plan for them
• Use implementation intentions: "If it's Wednesday, then I check in right after lunch"

If you're at 4 stars (5 check-ins):

• You're one check-in away from 5 stars. Set a stretch goal for 6/7 days
• Remember: 6/7 days = 5 stars (85% is excellent, not 100%)
• Apply the Never Miss Twice rule

If you're at 5 stars (6-7 check-ins):

• Maintain this level. Focus on improving timing or streak instead
• Read about long-term maintenance

Improve Timing Score (The Accelerator)

Why optimize timing second: Only focus on timing once you've achieved 4+ stars in consistency. As behavioral science shows, trying to be perfect too early creates overwhelm.

If you're at 1-2 stars (>3 hour variance):

• You're checking in at wildly different times. Pick one anchor time
• Use habit stacking: attach check-in to an existing routine
• Example: "After I brush my teeth (morning)" or "While I wait for coffee (afternoon)"

If you're at 3 stars (≤3 hour variance):

• You have a rough time window but it varies. Narrow it to a 2-hour window
• Set a phone reminder for your target time
• Track what disrupts your timing (work meetings, kids' schedules, etc.)

If you're at 4-5 stars (≤2 hour variance):

• Excellent! This timing consistency will help you reach automaticity faster
• According to research on the habit loop, consistent cues (time + context) create the strongest habits

Strengthen Streak Score (The Motivator)

If you're at 0-1 stars (broken or no streak):

• Don't focus on streaks yet. Focus on consistency first
• Read about habit relapse to understand what happened
• Remember: every day is a new opportunity to start a streak

If you're at 2-3 stars (1-3 day streak):

• You're building momentum. Your next goal: reach 5 days
• Days 3-5 are critical for habit formation
• If you break your streak, apply the Never Miss Twice rule immediately

If you're at 4-5 stars (5+ day streak):

• Protect your streak, but don't let it create anxiety
• If you miss a day, read: How to measure success beyond streaks
• Remember: consistency over time matters more than perfect streaks

Using Daily Breakdown for Pattern Recognition

The day-by-day view is your diagnostic tool. Here's how to analyze it:

Pattern 1: Weekday vs Weekend Differences

• If you miss Saturdays/Sundays: Your habit might be tied to work routines
• Solution: Create a separate weekend trigger (e.g., "after breakfast" instead of "before work")

Pattern 2: The Wednesday Slump

• Many people struggle mid-week when motivation dips
• Solution: Schedule an accountability check-in on Wednesday mornings

Pattern 3: Late Check-ins on Certain Days

• If you check in later on specific days, identify why
• Maybe you have standing meetings? Pre-plan to check in earlier those days

Pattern 4: Consecutive Misses

• Two consecutive misses are a red flag. This is when habits collapse
• Solution: Set up a "rescue plan" with your accountability partner

Understanding the Scores in Depth

What Makes a Good Score?

• 5 stars: Excellent performance—you're in the top 10% of users
• 4 stars: Very good—you're building a strong habit
• 3 stars: Good—you're on track, with room for optimization
• 2 stars: Needs attention—focus on fundamentals
• 1 star: Significant improvement needed—consider strategy reset
• 0 stars: Starting point—this is normal for new habits

Important context: According to our analysis of 1,000+ challenges, the average user scores:

• Week 1: 2.5 stars (consistency), 1.8 stars (timing), 2.1 stars (streak)
• Week 4: 3.8 stars (consistency), 3.2 stars (timing), 3.4 stars (streak)
• Week 8: 4.3 stars (consistency), 4.1 stars (timing), 4.0 stars (streak)

Progress is gradual. If you're at 3 stars in week 2, you're ahead of the curve.

Score Calculation Details

Consistency Score

Formula: (Days checked in / 7) × 100%

Thresholds:

• 85-100% = 5 stars
• 70-84% = 4 stars
• 50-69% = 3 stars
• 30-49% = 2 stars
• 15-29% = 1 star
• 0-14% = 0 stars

Why these thresholds: Based on habit formation research, 85% consistency is the minimum for reaching automaticity. Below 70%, habits rarely stick.

Timing Score

Calculation: Average variance from your median check-in time

Thresholds:

• ≤1 hour variance = 5 stars (highly automatic)
• ≤2 hours = 4 stars (automatic with flexibility)
• ≤3 hours = 3 stars (somewhat automatic)
• ≤4 hours = 2 stars (requires effort)
• >4 hours = 1 star (highly variable)

Why timing matters: Studies on implementation intentions show that time-based cues create 50% stronger habits than context-only cues.

Streak Score

Factors:

• Current consecutive days
• Number of breaks this week
• Recovery speed after breaks

Thresholds:

• 7 days, 0 breaks = 5 stars
• 5-6 days, ≤1 break = 4 stars
• 3-4 days, ≤1 break = 3 stars
• 1-2 days = 2 stars
• Broken this week = 1 star
• No activity = 0 stars

Streak psychology note: While streaks are motivating, research shows that fear of breaking streaks can cause burnout. Our scoring system is deliberately forgiving to prevent perfectionism.

Tips for Maximum Effectiveness

1. Review Weekly, Not Daily

Check this card once per week (we recommend Sunday evenings). Daily checking can create:

• Anxiety about scores
• Over-focus on short-term fluctuations
• Reduced intrinsic motivation

Research on habit tracking shows that weekly reflection is the sweet spot for course correction without obsession.

2. Set One-Score Goals

Don't try to improve all three scores at once. Pick one:

Month 1: Focus on consistency score → Get to 4+ stars Month 2: Focus on timing score → Get to 3+ stars Month 3: Focus on streak score → Get to 4+ stars

This sequential approach aligns with building multiple habits without overwhelm.

3. Use Insights as Action Items

The insight messages aren't just feedback—they're assignments:

• "Focus on daily check-ins" → Set up a recurring phone reminder
• "Try more consistent times" → Choose one anchor time this week
• "Great consistency!" → Maintain this level, focus on timing next

4. Track Trends Over 4+ Weeks

One week of data isn't enough. Look at your 4-week trend:

• Are your scores improving?
• Did you plateau?
• Did you regress after a good week?

This long-term view prevents overreacting to normal fluctuations.

5. Celebrate Progress, Not Perfection

If you moved from 2 stars to 3 stars, that's a 50% improvement! As we emphasize in the role of self-compassion, positive reinforcement matters more than self-criticism.

Common Performance Patterns

The Perfect Week (5-5-5 Stars)

• Profile: 7/7 days checked in, consistent timing, perfect streak
• Frequency: About 8% of weeks in our dataset
• Advice: This is excellent, but remember that long-term consistency matters more than perfect weeks. Don't burn out trying to maintain this every week.

The Consistent Builder (4-3-4 Stars)

• Profile: High consistency (6/7 days), working on timing optimization, strong streak
• Frequency: Most common pattern for successful habit builders
• Advice: You're on track. Focus on narrowing your check-in time window by 30-60 minutes.

The Timing Optimizer (4-2-3 Stars)

• Profile: Good consistency, variable check-in times, moderate streak
• Advice: You're showing up, but the variability slows automaticity. Pick one anchor time and use habit stacking.

The Recovering Relapser (3-1-2 Stars)

• Profile: Inconsistent week, probably missed 2+ consecutive days
• Frequency: Common in weeks 3-5 of habit formation
• Advice: Read habit relapse recovery and apply the Never Miss Twice rule. You're not failing—you're in the hardest phase.

The Fresh Starter (1-0-1 Stars)

• Profile: First week, still figuring out the routine
• Advice: This is normal. Focus only on consistency. Ignore timing and streak for now. Read how to start building habits.

Deeper Insights: What Your Scores Reveal

If Consistency Is High But Timing Is Low

You're motivated but haven't found your optimal time yet. This is common in the first 2-3 weeks.

What's happening: You're using willpower to remember, rather than cues to trigger the behavior automatically.

Solution: Experiment with different times, then implement a consistent cue.

If Timing Is High But Consistency Is Low

You have a great routine... when you do it. But you're missing days.

What's happening: Your cue might not be strong enough, or external factors are interfering.

Solution: Strengthen your implementation intention: make the "if" part more specific.

If Streak Is High But Scores Fluctuate Week-to-Week

You can build short-term streaks but struggle with long-term consistency.

What's happening: You might be relying on motivation rather than systems.

Solution: Read long-term habit maintenance and focus on identity-based habits.

Using Insight Messages Strategically

The card provides evidence-based messages based on your performance:

High Performers (4-5 Stars Average)

Message: "Great consistency! Your timing is also very consistent. Keep it up!"

What to do:

• Maintain this level—don't add more habits yet
• Focus on making the habit automatic
• Consider building identity around the habit

Moderate Performers (3 Stars Average)

Message: "You're doing well, but try to check in at more consistent times."

What to do:

• You're past the hardest part (building consistency)
• Now optimize timing to accelerate automaticity
• Use habit stacking to anchor your check-in

Struggling Performers (1-2 Stars Average)

Message: "Focus on daily check-ins to build your streak. Start with just showing up."

What to do:

• Apply the 2-minute rule
• Read why you can't stick to habits
• Consider whether you need to adjust your habit to make it easier

Recovery Messages (After Breaks)

Message: "You missed two consecutive days. Apply the Never Miss Twice rule this week."

What to do:

• Read habit relapse recovery
• Identify what caused the break
• Create a contingency plan for next time

Advanced: Combining With Other Dashboard Cards

This Week's Performance is most powerful when used with other Insights Dashboard cards:

Pair with "Habit Formation Journey":

• Are your scores improving as you move through phases?
• Do your scores dip during the Consolidation phase (days 23-44)?

Pair with "Your Position":

• How do your scores compare to your team's?
• Are you above or below the cohort average?

Pair with "Best Times" (if available):

• Does your actual check-in pattern match your optimal times?
• Should you shift your target check-in time?

This multi-card approach gives you a 360° view of your habit-building journey.

Getting Started

To access This Week's Performance:

1. Upgrade to Premium (if you haven't already)
2. Navigate to the Insights Dashboard (tap the graph icon)
3. Find the "This Week's Performance" card (usually third card)
4. Review your first week's scores

Your First Week: What to Expect

Don't be discouraged by low scores in week 1. Based on our data:

• 75% of users score 2-3 stars in consistency during week 1
• 85% of users score 1-2 stars in timing during week 1
• 80% of users score 1-3 stars in streak during week 1

This is normal. Habit formation takes time.

Making It a Sunday Ritual

We recommend creating a weekly review ritual:

1. Sunday, 7:00 PM: Review This Week's Performance
2. Note your scores: Write them down or screenshot
3. Read the insight message: This is your action item for next week
4. Set one intention: "This week, I'll improve my timing score by checking in right after breakfast"
5. Plan ahead: Identify potential obstacles for the coming week

This 5-minute ritual can increase your success rate by 40%, according to productivity research.

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