If you're feeling irritable or disengaged or experience a sense of dread when you look at your calendar you may be suffering from social burnout, according to Jan P. de Jonge. psychologist at People Business Psychology. Here are some tips for navigating the busy holiday period: Just be you. A good way to help avoid social burnout is to accept who you are, and what you are like. “There is no need to be a social butterfly no obligation to enjoy that next Christmas work do or New Year's Eve party. Even if others are, or seem excited about them.