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Compare Work Patterns Week Over Week

A practical workflow for comparing weeks without getting misled by inconsistent coverage or one-off anomalies.

Week-over-week comparison checklist
Compare the same weekday structure where possible
Check reliable minutes for both weeks first
Start with summary + limitations
Follow with one targeted comparison

1. Compare similar weeks, not just consecutive dates

Week-over-week works best when your routine has a weekly rhythm. If one week contains holidays, travel, or unusually low coverage, ask the AI to call that out before interpreting the difference.

2. Use a two-step prompt

First ask for a summary with coverage details. Then ask a focused follow-up comparison. This reduces the chance of jumping straight into weak conclusions.

Suggested sequence

  1. "Compare this week vs last week for active minutes and fatigue, including coverage details."
  2. "Which difference looks most repeatable, and what follow-up comparison should I run next?"

3. Repeat across multiple weeks before changing your routine

A single week-over-week change can be useful, but stronger decisions come from repeating the same comparison for several weeks. Ask for trend summaries once you have a few comparable weeks logged.

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Start with a week-over-week summary, then run a single targeted follow-up comparison with limitations included.

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