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I feel the same way. I try not to go out if its raining if it can be avoided. I also stiffen up (pucker up as well) and I used to have a tendency to focus on the hazards.

Step one...know that you have the issues....you got that covered.
Step two...relax a bit. Your there and theres no getting out of it so relax just a bit. My personal biggest fear was the tires slipping out as well BUT those tires have more grip than most of us use even in the dry. Keep your eyes open for the hazards...manhole covers, painted lines, cobblestones, deep water, etc....just like you have been doing.
Step three...remember...you WILL go where your looking, even in the rain so know your hazards and look through your turns. This is the one that used to get me.
Step four...slow down. Not so slow that you become a hazard but slow down. Im sure you got this one covered already as well.

I rode in the rain yesterday cause I had no option. No issues, kept my cool, kept my speed acceptable, kept my eyes open, kept my head turned when making turns and all was well. I actually had a good time.