Prior to this course, I do not believe I have ever pondered about how I actually make ethical decisions. My first consideration would be to avoid impacting anyone negatively with my decisions. While it may sound naive, I do make a deliberate effort to avoid hurting others with my decisions. While this touches upon the principle of achieving the "Greatest Happiness", I do not deliberately tally how my decisions achieve the greatest happiness or maximum aggregate pleasure. I generally take a common-sense approach to decision making, that makes the most sense and does not impact people who have done no wrong.

Reference:

Mill, J.S. (1863). Utilitarianism