I don't know where to go with this given that the handlebars are flipped. Could that also make it harder for you to get back on the saddle after stopping (because you are leaning lower with your upper body but trying to raise the rest of your body onto the saddle)? I don't know.

A final suggestion: you could try doing all this adjusting without the clipless pedals. Platforms might be an easier way to get used to the bike and then you could return to clipless. Honestly though, I don't understand the use of clipless on this kind of bike. Nevertheless, if it is what you ultimately want, I would suggest you consider using platforms until you figure out or give up this bike. You can change back once you are comfortable on a bike. No sense trying to figure out clipless and mounting/dismounting simultaneously.