Here the afternoon winds are usually 5-10 mph or less. Add that to a generally flat terrain, warm dry weather and it's pretty easy riding around here. To me a 10 mph headwind is very difficult.
The only thing I change on a rec ride ts to try to ride into the wind starting out so going home will be with the wind. The real goal would be to ride out with the wind, wait for the swing and ride home with the wind. Doesn't always work out. I'll try Machka's advice next time.