G'day Aceninja,
Although admittedly a bit further along the road than you at the moment I personally believe that if you want to be in control of your aeroplane then you should have your hands, and feet, on the controls, i.e. one on the control column/stick and the other on the throttle and feet on the pedals. The control forces are not that great that you need both hands on the control column/stick. Keep it trimmed.
If you are lucky enough to have an autopilot then you should also monitor the controls, with light pressure, when close to the ground.
On my present type the only time I have both hands on the control column is after V1, until airborne, in order not to be tempted to reject a takeoff after V1.
Regards,
BH.