One of the challenges of being on a small team (sometimes even large organizations) is needing to switch contexts very often. I could be writing PHP code right now, followed by some completely unrelated C++ an hour from now, followed by HTML/JS immediately after that and repeat the process again all on the same day.
Being able to context switch effectively is important, and takes discipline.
What habits/practices do you follow to help you switch context effectively without wasting time?
Get into a habit of keeping a notepad next to your keyboard and jotting things down as you work. A quick glance up the page does wonders for refreshing your short-term memory, even if the notes make no sense a day or two later.