Moving? Here’s some advice on why to move and where from the book “How to Survive a Move” (Hundreds of Heads Books, www.hundredsofheads.com, $13.95), straight from people who’ve done it:

“I dread the actual process of moving. I generally like relocating to a new space/neighborhood and the exploration and discovery that goes along with it, but when it comes to packing and hauling the stuff, I’ll moan about it nonstop.”

“When looking for an apartment, the phrase you should look for is ‘All utilities included.’”

—Dominique Coleman, Syracuse, N.Y., 5 moves

“You have to move for the right reasons. Moving for a job or a relationship can end in disaster. It’s important to find a connection with the new environment for yourself. In the end, it won’t be heavy boxes and a sore back that make the move miserable, but realizing that you made a mistake.”

—John Francis, San Diego, Calif., 6 moves

“I’ve moved to six countries. Before each move we made a pro and con list. We included our children in the process. We added everything to the list—like missing friends, the chance to make more money, warm weather all year, changing schools, etc. Then we made the decision based on how many pros and how many cons we had. The pro side was always longer.”

—Paget Perrault, Melbourne, Australia, 6 moves

“Enjoy new places, because if you stay in one place too long you’ll grow old quickly.”

—Joe Schwab, Denver, Colo.

“Go for it. Life is bigger than your comfortable little town, life or situation. Moving will help you realize how strong and self-sufficient you really are.”

—Cristoffer L., San Diego, Calif.

Hundreds of Heads Books’ survival guides offer the wisdom of the masses by assembling the experiences and advice of hundreds of people who have gone through life’s biggest challenges and have insight to share.