Non-fulfilled prophecy

I think I've learned a useful new skill (or is a habit of mind?) recently. Like any new skill/habit it's not totally reliable, but when it works it's worth it. On two weekends over the last month I've felt a migraine coming on. Instead of giving in to it, curling up in bed and feeling horrible for several hours of uselessness, I've got on with life. I've gone out with my husband and done some shopping. I've had brunch with friends. Basically I've consciously chosen to focus on non-taxing, but engaging activities. By staying in the present and not getting caught in the negative mental loop of 'I've got a migraine, don't I feel terrible,' I haven't succumbed to it. I know this won't work every time in every circumstance, but when I can it's nice to have the ability to not give in to the chronic migraine prophecy – especially on a nice weekend when I have other plans.