Hi pug!
I got my licence last year from DTV where there never seemed to be a smooth day...
I know exactly what you mean, being in charge of the aircraft and being bumped around a little bit.
In my case I just got on with it, and the feeling disappeared with time. I just remembered that the aircraft isnt affected by turbulence and I was in control, if something happened I corrected it.
On the other hand, if you are in turbulence its better to be a little bit on edge, as it stops the drifting off course and altitude changes.
Hope you feel a bit better on your next flight and get ur licence
Craig