• Keep a diary to record headache patterns
• Avoid foods, sensations, or stressors which trigger headaches
• Know important information such as what medications to take, and how to take them
• Know what type of migraine you have
• Ensure that headaches are not caused by another physiological problem
• See a specialist or review info about migraine clinics if symptoms worsen despite maintaining a treatment plan

References:
NINDS Migraine Information Page. Available at: http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/migraine/migraine_pr.htm

MAGNUM (Migraine Awareness Group: A National Understanding for Migraineurs). Available at: http://www.migraines.org/treatment/treatctm.htm